Proposals
Our proposals
- Building size: the proposed building will be up to 30m tall and will house 24,000sqm internal space.
- Green space: The design will create green spaces for staff to relax and will achieve a 40% improvement in biodiversity value . Most existing trees will be retained, new trees will be planted and new areas of planting will be created.
- Water Conservation: We use a closed-loop cooling system that doesn’t waste water. Rainwater is collected and reused to water plants and green spaces.
- Flood Risk: New wetland areas help reduce flood risk and support local wildlife.
- Energy Efficiency: We’re designing the site to be highly energy-efficient, aiming for a PUE of 1.25. PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) measures how efficiently a data centre uses energy — the closer to 1, the better.
- Power Supply: the facility will be powered via a dedicated substation capable of supporting a 70 MVA capacity. 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, from renewable sources. Backup generators used in the event of electricity outage will utilise 100% hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO).
- District heat network: the facility will be designed to enable waste heat to be used by the local district heat network in the future. This network will feed new homes, hospitals and other local 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.