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The Chapelcross Data Centre proposal would use 7 million MWh of energy per year, equivalent to over two million homes.

EnvironmentEnergyOct 9, 2026score 1.112 posts · 3 replies across 2 instances
A proposal for the world's largest data centre in Scotland is being opposed due to concerns about energy consumption and environmental impact. The data centre would use as much electricity as 2.2 million homes and could strain the local energy grid. The Scottish Greens are urging rejection of the proposal.

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The Chapelcross Data Centre proposal would use 7 million MWh of energy per year, equivalent to over two million homes.
Parent: Data CentresEntity: Chapelcross Data CentreImpact: negativeDate: Oct 9, 2026Target: The energy consumption of the Chapelcross Data Centre
The Chapelcross Data Centre proposal would put a massive strain on Dumfries and Galloway’s energy grid.
Parent: Data CentresEntity: Chapelcross Data CentreImpact: negativeDate: Oct 9, 2026Target: The impact of the Chapelcross Data Centre on the local energy grid
The Chapelcross Data Centre proposal would destroy the local natural environment.
Parent: Data CentresEntity: Chapelcross Data CentreImpact: negativeDate: Oct 9, 2026Target: The environmental impact of the Chapelcross Data Centre

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Plans have been submitted to build the world's biggest data centre in Scotland! When operational, it will use as much electricity as 2.2 million homes! Object to the plans today: https://greens.scot/chapelcrossdatacentre
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“A proposal for the world’s largest data centre has been submitted at Chapelcross in Dumfries and Galloway. If approved, the data centre would have a capacity of 1GW - bigger than any other in the world - using 7 million MWh of energy per year, equivalent to over two million homes. If the proposal goes ahead, the data centre will put a massive strain on Dumfries and Galloway’s energy grid and destroy the local natural environment. We need your help to reject this proposal.” https://greens.scot/ChapelcrossDataCentre #DataCentres #DataCentre #DataCenter #DataCenters #ChapelcrossDataCentre #Scotland #ScottishGreens #GreenParty #Green #Greens #ClimateChange #Climate #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis @ScottishGreens
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#datacentres#datacentre#datacenter#datacenters#chapelcrossdatacentre#scotland
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Scottish Greens A proposal for the world’s largest data centre has been submitted at Chapelcross in Dumfries and Galloway. If approved, the data centre would have a capacity of 1GW - bigger than any other in the world - using 7 million MWh of energy per year, equivalent to over two million homes. If the proposal goes ahead, the data centre will put a massive strain on Dumfries and Galloway’s energy grid and destroy the local natural environment. https://greens.scot/chapelcrossdatacentre #StopDirtyDataCentres
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#stopdirtydatacentres