One of three data centres that are planned across the central belt of Scotland. It is part of the plan to build ‘green data’ centres by culling Scotland’s wind
A proposal for a large 'green data' center in Scotland's central belt has raised significant environmental concerns. The facility is projected to consume a substantial portion of Scotland's domestic electricity and water, potentially straining existing resources. Additionally, its construction near a wildlife site and its sheer scale have prompted local opposition and calls for intervention. AI
IMPACT This project highlights the growing tension between AI's infrastructure demands and environmental sustainability, potentially influencing future data center development and energy policy.