Data centres in United Kingdom
Map and list of the 738 data centres in United Kingdom: operator, capacity in MW, year and a linked source on every page.
Sites
738
Cities
0
Substations ≥220 kV
0
Renewables ≥20 MW
0
Power and grid
Clean electricity
64.43%
Renewables
51.98%
Carbon intensity
217.41 gCO₂/kWh
Annual demand
321.38 TWh
Sources: Ember – Yearly Electricity Data (2025)
Grid congestion and connection pipeline in United Kingdom
Grid availability decides where data centres get built: lower congestion and shorter queues attract more capacity.
Grid congestion
2.5%
European average 1.5%
Years in connection queue
8
European average ~4 years
Growth 2024-2030
1.5x
European average 1.8x
Some primary markets wait seven to ten years, up to thirteen in the most congested nodes.
Congestion measured as redispatch and countertrading volumes as a share of demand (2021-2023).
Sites
| Name | Operator | City | MW | Year | Source |
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Data verified by BtMData. Unpublished values appear as “—”.
Frequently asked questions
How many data centres are there in United Kingdom?
Our map lists 738 data centres in United Kingdom across 0 cities, verified one by one by BtMData. Each site has its own page with capacity, operator and location.
How much renewable capacity is registered in United Kingdom?
We track 0 geolocated renewable plants in United Kingdom, plus 0 substations of 220 kV or above.