Our Proposals
Our proposals
- Building size: the proposed building will be approximately 30 m tall and will house just over 24,000 m2 internal space, across 3 floors.
- Green space: the design will create green spaces for staff to relax and will achieve over 30% increase in biodiversity value. Most existing trees will be retained, new trees will be planted and new areas of habitat will be created.
- Water Conservation: a closed-loop cooling system that doesn’t waste water will be used to cool the data centre. Outside, rainwater is collected and reused to water plants and green spaces.
- Flood Risk: green drainage features help reduce flood risk and support local wildlife.
- Energy Efficiency: the site is designed to be highly energy-efficient, aiming for a PUE of less than 1.3. PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) measures how efficiently a data centre uses energy — the closer to 1, the better. For 90% of the year the data centre will be cooled naturally, which contributes to its high energy efficiency.
- Power Supply: the facility will be powered via a dedicated substation capable of supporting a 72 MW data centre. The project will not reduce electricity capacity in the local area, nor will it increase costs for neighbouring users.
- Clean energy: solar panels will be provided to generate some electricity on site. Most of the electricity for the data centre will be generated off-site, primarily from renewable sources. Backup generators used in the event of electricity outage will utilise 100% hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO).
- District heat network: waste heat from the facility is designed to be reused by the local district heating network, providing low-carbon heating for new homes, hospitals and other community buildings
- Reducing waste: modern construction methods will be used to minimise waste during the build. Recycled and low carbon materials will be used as much as possible.
- Architecture: the building will use modern, industrial materials and features which fit in with the local area and provide a neat and elegant finish.
- Transport: electric vehicle charging facilities will be provided in the parking areas. Secure cycle parking facilities will also be available for staff and visitors.