London dominates UK datacenters, regions expand for AI growth
TL;DR. London holds two-thirds of UK datacenter capacity, but regional developments are accelerating to support demand. - The analysis counts 555 UK server farms with 1.6 GW combined IT capacity. - Karas Plating compiled the data, eyeing new business from AI Opportunities Action Plan. - Power shortages and planning constraints drive development away from the capital.
- London currently houses 40% of UK datacenters and two-thirds of colocation capacity.
- Regional datacenter growth is being driven by the government's AI Opportunities Action Plan.
- Developers are moving away from London due to issues like power constraints and planning limitations.