West London housing construction delayed by data centre energy demands

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New data centres have temporarily halted some housing construction in west London due to electricity grid capacity issues. A London Assembly report found that the energy demands of these facilities, which power digital services, exceeded grid capacity, delaying housing projects in 2022. The report highlights the need for long-term grid planning as data centre energy consumption is projected to rise significantly.


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