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UK Grid Queue Clogged by Phantom Data Centers
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The UK grid connection queue ballooned from 41 to 125 gigawatts between November 2024 and June 2025, driven by speculative data center projects. Ofgem proposes steep nonrefundable deposits to deter phantom projects, but risks driving legitimate developers away.
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