SEGRO analysis flags UK data centers as critical infrastructure driving productivity, growth

PUBT · 1d ago
SEGRO analysis flags UK data centers as critical infrastructure driving productivity, growth
  • SEGRO analysis flagged UK data centers as critical national infrastructure with economy-wide impact beyond direct onsite employment.
  • TechUK estimate cited: UK data centers add about GBP 4.7 billion in annual gross value added, GBP 640 million in tax revenue.
  • TechUK scenario cited: 15% annual capacity growth over a decade could add GBP 44 billion to the economy.
  • AWS research cited: cloud services contribute more than GBP 42 billion, about 1.5% of UK GDP.
  • West London data center plan cited: about 800 construction jobs; annual build activity above GBP 100 million; gross value added up to GBP 50 million.


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