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Why is the grid so slow?
Connecting new power sources, like these data centres, to the UK's electricity grid is a complex process. It involves upgrading infrastructure and ensuring stability across the network. Years of underinvestment and a surge in demand from new developments mean the grid struggles to keep up, leading to long waits for connections.
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