'Everything else will go where it is easier to build': Experts warn UK data centre market is lagging behind Europe — even as demand continues to soar

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By Craig HaleOct 13, 2026, 8:05 am81 ptsTrending
UK annual data center growth anticipated to be less than half seen in Ireland, Finland and Norway Nordic sites are costing €600k per MW, Western European sites are costing €2.25m/MW UK needs to tackle energy prices, land prices and grid connection speeds Consultancy firm Kearney has branded the UK as one of…

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