Data-center builders eyeing AI gold rush waiting years for U.K. grid connections
Japan Times • 4/27/2026
Summary
Data-center builders are facing extended wait times of 12 to 15 years for grid connections in the U.K. due to high demand. This delay is driving up prices for land that has power generation capabilities or existing high-power grid connections.
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