Drax wants to feed Britain's AI habit with £20B datacenter at biomass power station
But first it needs planning permission, government approval and, rather importantly, a customer
Drax Power Station, home to Britain's largest biomass power plant, is planning a £20 billion AI datacenter development. The project, a collaboration between Drax, investment giant Brookfield, and Radiant, aims to consume over a gigawatt of power. The first phase, by early 2028, will deliver up to 100MW, with a second phase adding 500MW between 2028 and 2031.
However, numerous hurdles remain, including planning permission, regulatory approvals, commercial agreements, and finding a tenant. Despite these challenges, Drax believes its existing infrastructure gives it an advantage, and the UK government has expressed enthusiasm for the investment.
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