Brookfield and Radiant, the firm’s U.K.-based AI infrastructure platform, have formed a strategic partnership with Drax, the United Kingdom’s largest single source of renewable electricity, to jointly develop, deliver and operate gigawatt-scale data center capacity at the Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire, England.
Brookfield estimates total investment in the development could potentially exceed £20 billion ($27 billion), including an initial £2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) as part of the first phase. The Brookfield-Qai AI infrastructure joint venture will provide backing for the project.
Drax is a renewable, flexible generation energy company engaged in generating renewable power, producing sustainable biomass and selling renewable electricity to businesses. Its Drax Power Station is at the heart of U.K. energy security and has supported the country’s growth for more than 50 years. The power station estate comprises 1,000 acres and 4 gigawatts of grid access,
