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Kirby Smedley

Powering AI: the UK’s energy challenge in the age of digital transformation

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The UK Government's ambitious AI Action Plan is heralding a new era of digital innovation, promising transformative advancements across various sectors. However, its implications for the UK's power and utilities landscape are both profound and complex.

These expanding technological needs come at a critical time when the UK is fundamentally reshaping its approach to energy production and consumption. Additionally, the surge in demand for more data centers presents an extra layer of complexity for an energy grid that is simultaneously trying to become more sustainable and more resilient.

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