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Grid and Infrastructure18 Sep 2026

Ofgem's Proposed Data Centre Connection Reforms: What Would Change?

Ofgem wants data centre developers to put money and evidence behind grid connection applications. We set out the proposed commitment fee, the new milestones and what remains undecided.

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