Datacentre projects could face fees for grid access to ease connection queue, Ofgem says
Ofgem is proposing new fees for datacentre projects to secure grid connections in Britain, aiming to reduce a massive backlog of requests. The plan requires developers to pay upfront fees and meet strict milestones to ensure grid capacity is reserved for viable projects.
Datacentre providers include companies such as Amazon and Microsoft. Datacentre providers include companies such as Amazon and Microsoft. Datacentres Datacentre projects face fees for grid access to ease connection queue, Ofgem says Energy regulator’s plan would mean upfront fees or financial security via letters of credit, bonds or cash deposits
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