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National Grid buys Teesside land for 3.2GW substation to power AI data center

National Grid has bought more than 70 acres (about 29.5 hectares) at Dorman Point on Teesside in north east England for a 3.2GW substation, expected to support an AI growth zone data center.

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  1. 2026-11-02 12:27 · DEV Community — AI
    National Grid buys Teesside land for UK largest substation to power AI data center
  2. 2026-11-02 10:43 · Data Center Dynamics
    National Grid buys land in Teesside, UK, for 3.2GW substation to power AI data center

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