Project facts
| Status | In planning |
|---|---|
| Developer / operator | Drax |
| Region | North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Published rating | 100 MW |
| Rating definition | Phase-one upper bound |
| Connection / route | Former coal-generation grid connection at Drax |
| Delivery target | 2027 (developer target; subject to change) |
Developer proposal. October 2026 reporting describes a setback to the AI growth-zone bid. Neither designation nor its refusal determines the outcome of a separate planning application.
Electricity demand and supply
| IT capacity | Not published |
|---|---|
| Grid connection capacity | Not published |
| Apparent power reservation / substation rating | Not published |
| Measured average electricity demand | Not published |
| Published annual electricity consumption | Not published |
| Power usage effectiveness (PUE) | Not published |
Where its electricity comes from
Initial phase: imported grid electricity, according to Drax. Later direct supply from the power station is being explored; it is not confirmed operating supply.
Cooling, water and backup power
Cooling and water-use figures have not been independently confirmed.
Backup capacity and fuel are not quantified in this profile.
Rated capacity is not present consumption. Renewable procurement claims describe contracts or certificates unless hourly matching and physical supply are evidenced. No live site meter is connected to this page.
Project location
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- Drax power-station campus; proposed data-centre boundary unconfirmed Approximate area; exact site not confirmed Open larger map Location source Coordinate source 53.736, -0.996 Β· WGS84
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Sources and review date
- Drax phase-one proposal and energy supply
Reviewed 2026-10-08 - 6 October 2026 report on growth-zone backing (The Times)
Reviewed 2026-10-08
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