There is unprecedented global growth in demand for data centres and AI. The UK is at a pivotal point, with the government seeking to support deployment at pace and scale. This is unfolding against a fast-moving technology and policy backdrop, with much debate around the balance between AI training and inference and what that means for power demand, locational drivers and energy pricing. Will the irrepressible surge of AI - and the capital flowing into it - transform our economy and will policy reforms be sufficient to release the shackles that are constraining growth?
We are delighted to share our latest insights which explore these critical questions. We assess the UK market today, the acceleration in development and investment we expect to see, and the primary constraints limiting progress - particularly around power, planning and supply chains. More importantly, we spotlight the key reforms now underway and what further action the UK government must take to unlock the next chapter of infrastructure delivery.
At Newmark, our UK team of professionals covering energy and data centres operates as part of a dedicated global platform led from the US. We advise across land transactions, capital markets, debt services, valuation, business rates and planning. Demand for our services has never been stronger, as our clients seek to navigate the transition and grasp the opportunities this moment presents. If you’d like to explore these insights further or discuss your next move, we look forward to working with you.
