Artificial Intelligence: Energy
Commons · Question 4046 · Tabled 21 May 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate he has made of the energy requirements associated with the expansion of a) AI and b) data centre infrastructure.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 5 Jun 2026
The expansion of AI, and data centre infrastructure is critical to the UK, forming the backbone of future economic growth, digital resilience and global competitiveness.In 2024, the UK Government’s Compute Roadmap set an ambition for the UK to reach 6GW o...