Project facts
| Status | In planning |
|---|---|
| Developer / operator | Nscale |
| Region | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Published rating | 50 MW |
| Rating definition | IT capacity |
| Connection / route | Loughton; grid energisation timetable requires confirmation |
| Delivery target | 2027 (developer target; subject to change) |
Announced development. October 2026 reporting raises connection-timing concerns; no operational claim is made here.
Electricity demand and supply
| IT capacity | 50 MW |
|---|---|
| Grid connection capacity | 90 MW |
| Apparent power reservation / substation rating | Not published |
| Measured average electricity demand | Not published |
| Published annual electricity consumption | Not published |
| Power usage effectiveness (PUE) | Not published |
Where its electricity comes from
Grid supply. Site-specific renewable contracts, private-wire supply and annual consumption have not been confirmed in the reviewed source.
Cooling, water and backup power
Cooling and water-use figures have not been independently confirmed.
Backup capacity and fuel are not quantified in this profile.
Rated capacity is not present consumption. Renewable procurement claims describe contracts or certificates unless hourly matching and physical supply are evidenced. No live site meter is connected to this page.
Project location
The map distinguishes published or mapped site points from approximate location and connection areas. Dashed circles are context areas, not development boundaries. Follow the location sources for site plans.
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- Langston Road, Loughton β published address postcode area Approximate area; exact site not confirmed Open larger map Location source Coordinate source 51.645, 0.089 Β· WGS84
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Sources and review date
- Nscale capacity and developer target
Reviewed 2026-10-08 - 3 October 2026 report on grid timing
Reviewed 2026-10-08
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