"One in five UK firms have already moved AI workloads abroad due to high energy costs, which poses a direct threat to the UK government's ambitions to make Britain a global AI leader."
"A third of UK organizations say energy costs are limiting their ability to scale, highlighting the significant impact of high energy prices on AI infrastructure development."
"Despite the challenges, around 30 percent of organizations are prioritizing sovereign or regionally controlled compute, indicating a willingness to invest in local infrastructure if it becomes available."
High energy costs are driving UK firms to relocate AI workloads abroad, with one in five already making the move. The 'Land, Power, Compute' report reveals that energy prices are a significant barrier to scaling AI infrastructure. A third of UK organizations report energy costs limiting their growth. Despite this, 30 percent of firms prefer regional compute solutions, indicating a desire to build in the UK if infrastructure improves. The government is attempting to address these energy challenges to support its AI ambitions.
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