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UK Regulator Proposes Millions in Deposits for Data Center Power
Ofgem suggests data centers pay deposits of £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt for new grid connections. The fee aims to cover infrastructure costs and deter speculative projects. The proposal could add significant upfront costs for data center developers.
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The deposit plan signals tighter grid regulation but risks slowing data center growth if fees are set too high.
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Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands →
BBC Technology
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