Ravenscraig, once Scotland's largest steelworks, may see a revival as a green AI data center under proposals from Apatura, aiming for over 2,000 jobs and £3.9 billion investment. The plan leverages Scotland's renewable energy resources with 550 megawatts of grid connections and battery energy storage. Apatura's CEO notes the initiative aligns with Scotland's strengths in green energy and AI, enhancing its digital landscape. Ravenscraig is currently under review for the AI Growth Zone initiative, which could affirm Scotland's position in sustainable digital infrastructure.
This proposal plays strongly to Scotland's strengths - in green energy, in AI, in education and in skills - and would complement the country's significant capabilities in big data and research.
We've secured the land and grid, and we're already working closely with relevant organizations locally and nationally to make sure the benefits are widely felt.
The selection of Ravenscraig as an AI Growth Zone would be a significant endorsement of Scotland's digital sector and help position the country as a powerhouse of green, AI-enabled digital infrastructure.
Green data centers have become a key talking point over the last two years, particularly amidst growing concerns about infrastructure energy consumption in the wake of the generative AI boom.
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