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National Grid to site biggest substation on Teesside, near planned AI datacentre

Published November 1, 2026 12:10 pm • Updated November 1, 2026 1:04 pm •
National Grid to site biggest substation on Teesside, near planned AI datacentre
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New electricity generating capacity would enable north-east to attract investment for major datacentre projectsNational Grid has taken a step towards building Britain’s biggest electricity substation on Teesside, which could supply power to a vast neighbouring datacentre as the UK races to expand its AI infrastructure.Last week the company agreed to purchase 29.5 hectares (73 acres) of land at Dorman Point on a site owned by…

New electricity generating capacity would enable north-east to attract investment for major datacentre projectsNational Grid has taken a step towards building Britain’s biggest electricity substation on Teesside, which could supply power to a vast neighbouring datacentre as the UK races to expand its AI infrastructure.Last week the company agreed to purchase 29.5 hectares (73 acres) of land at Dorman Point on a site owned by…

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