Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.
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Published: 29 July 2026
Source: BBC Technology
Category: News
Topics: Regulation
Retrieved: 30 July 2026
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