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Why London needs so much power
London is a global financial and tech hub, meaning there's massive demand for digital infrastructure. Data centres are essential for everything from streaming services to banking transactions. The sheer volume of data processed and stored in the capital means a constant, reliable, and ever-increasing electricity supply is crucial.
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