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Why build data centres here?
The UK is a major global hub for digital services, requiring more data centres to store and process the vast amounts of information generated daily. Rural locations like Norfolk offer space, access to power grids, and often fibre optic connections, but frequently clash with local communities concerned about environmental impact and landscape change.
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