Microsoft has pulled out of Britain’s biggest planned AI datacentre, Nscale’s site in Loughton, Essex, reportedly over power supply.It was due live by end-2026. The local grid operator reportedly said enough power may not come until the early-to-mid 2030s. Nscale says it remains committed.Ofgem (June): 315 datacentres queueing for 73GW, vs 45GW UK peak demand.#AI #DataCentreshttps://www.notanewsfeed.com/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nanf-daily&utm_content=2026-10-19
Microsoft has pulled out of Britain’s biggest planned AI datacentre, Nscale’s site in Loughton, Essex, reportedly over p...