"The £2 billion Wapseys Wood development in Buckinghamshire would consist of up to three hyperscale data centre buildings, each drawing as much as 100 megawatts of power. It would also feature an on-site gas turbine energy generation centre capable of producing between 270 and 350 megawatts, described as necessary to deliver a 'resilient and reliable power supply.'"
"The scheme is the first data centre proposal to be accepted for consideration under the government's nationally significant infrastructure regime, which hands the final decision to the communities secretary, Steve Reed, rather than the local authority."
"Figures from Future Energy Networks show that 113 applications have been lodged by data centre developers over the past two years, with enquiries in 2025 running at roughly three times the level of the previous year."
The Wapseys Wood data centre in Buckinghamshire, costing £2 billion, will use gas for energy instead of clean sources. It will feature three buildings and an on-site gas turbine generating 270 to 350 megawatts. This project is the first under the nationally significant infrastructure regime, with the potential to create 400 jobs and meet 5% of domestic computing demand. The situation highlights a trend where developers are opting for on-site generation due to lengthy grid connection delays, with numerous applications submitted for new data centres.
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