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Proposed London data center would emit over 1.2 million tonnes annually
The East Havering Data Centre Campus, a 14.7 billion pound project, would be built on 218 hectares of green belt and consume 2.65 billion kWh of power per year at a likely 50% load.
A proposed hyperscale data center campus in North Ockendon, outer London, would generate more than 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually once fully operational, based on planning documents reviewed by The Guardian.
The East Havering Data Centre Campus (EHDCC) would use 218 hectares of green belt if Havering council approves the project, and the developer Digital Reef is seeking authorization for a 14.7 billion pound build designed for AI and cloud computing.
However, the planning application also says the scheme does not align with a science based 1.5C compatible pathway and the goal of reaching net zero by 2050, and it estimates total emissions of more than 72 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent over a projected 60 year lifespan.
The Guardian reports the campus would consume 2.65 billion kWh per year of electricity at a likely 50% load, and it would be powered primarily through a 600MVA connection to the National Grid, with major upgrades including a new 400kV National Grid substation planned.