Ofgem has warned that speculative data centre projects, such as the newly approved facility near Heathrow Airport, could delay viable investments in Britain's electricity grid.

UK · 2026-08-14

1. Step 1 · The triggerOfgem warns that new data centre projects could delay viable investments in the electricity grid
2. Step 2 · Knock-onDelayed grid investments lead to potential energy supply constraints
3. Step 3 · Knock-onSMEs reliant on stable energy supply face increased operational costs and potential disruptions
4. Step 4 · Reaches youIncreased costs may lead to reduced profitability for energy-intensive SMEs

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Source: City A.M.

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