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Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands

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Ofgem proposes charging data centre developers refundable deposits up to £712,500 per megawatt to manage soaring electricity grid connection demands amid AI growth. Projects must meet milestones to retain grid access amid public concerns over environmental impact.

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