Nscale’s planned £2B Essex AI data center has reportedly been hit by UK grid delays, per The Telegraph. The Nvidia-backed company was told power will not be available in time for its planned 2027 opening, despite a 90MW supply being in the pipeline. Nscale is now exploring alternative power sources and is reportedly in talks with Bloom Energy $BE, which makes gas fuel cells for on-site electricity generation. Microsoft is the anchor tenant for the site. h/t to @markflowchatter
Nscale在英国埃塞克斯的20亿英镑AI数据中心项目因电网延迟受阻,原定2027年开业但90兆瓦电力供应无法按时到位。该公司正寻求替代电源方案,目前与Bloom Energy洽谈使用燃气燃料电池进行现场发电。微软是该项目的主要租户,Nvidia为Nscale的支持方。
Nscale’s planned £2B Essex AI data center has reportedly been hit by UK grid delays, per The Telegraph. The Nvidia-backed company was told power will not be available in time for its planned 2027 opening, despite a 90MW supply being in the pipeline. Nscale is now exploring alternative power sources and is reportedly in talks with Bloom Energy $BE, which makes gas fuel cells for on-site electricity generation. Microsoft is the anchor tenant for the site. h/t to @markflowchatter