Energy: Artificial Intelligence and Data Centres
2026-05-20 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · HL401 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the adequacy of the UK's energy generation and grid capacity in supporting the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centres.
Answer
The Government is committed to ensuring electricity networks can meet rising electricity demand, including from data centres, by deploying new renewable and low-carbon generation, plus new network infrastructure, in line with the Clean Power 2030 Action P...