Partners Group takes majority stake in AVK with $1 billion investment

Partners Group, a Swiss-based private equity firm, has taken a majority stake in AVK as part of an initial investment worth more than $1 billion.

The AI power reckoning driving the shift to high-density DC architecture

As AI racks approach megawatt-scale power densities, DC-native architecture could help operators improve efficiency, scalability and resilience.

Ofgem proposes fees to remove speculative data centres from grid queue

Ofgem could soon introduce ‘commitment fees’ and tougher progress checks for data centre projects seeking access to Britain’s electricity network.

Power on paper isn’t enough: Why certainty is the new capacity

Securing enough power is only part of the challenge facing data centre developers. Jamie McAinsh, Founder Director at Aurora Utilities, explains why certainty over...

Why on-site power assembly no longer makes sense

AVK’s Haydock facility takes data centre power assembly and testing off site, helping operators deliver AI-ready capacity faster with less disruption.

On-site batteries could ease data centre strain on the grid

On-site battery storage could reduce the electricity data centres draw from the grid during periods of peak demand by between 10% and 15%.

Data centres consumed 23% of Ireland’s electricity in 2025

Data centres accounted for 23% of Ireland’s total metered electricity consumption in 2025, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

DCR Live 2026… Rethinking battery strategy for AI with EnerSys’ Paul Willoughby

EnerSys’ Paul Willoughby discusses AI workloads, battery strategy, power constraints and why data centres must build sustainably for long-term growth.

Nscale’s £2bn Essex data centre hit by grid delays

Nscale’s planned £2bn AI data centre in Essex has reportedly been hit by grid delays, forcing the company to explore alternative power options.

DCR Live 2026… Rethinking energy strategy with UrbanChain’s Greg Thomas

UrbanChain's Greg Thomas discusses grid connections, renewable energy, public trust and how UK data centres can scale responsibly.

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