Typical objectives
Obtain viable, sufficient, stable power
Prioritise viable, sufficient, stable power with realistic timelines for grid connections and long‑lead equipment procurement.
Renewables, PPAs, on-site solutions
Use renewables, PPAs and on-site solutions to control costs, enhance resilience and meet sustainability targets.
Efficient cooling & advanced designs
Implement efficient cooling to prevent overheating and sustain performance. Adopt advanced designs to reduce energy use and environmental impact.
Integrate & install systems
Integrate software, servers, hardware and networks. Coordinate construction to execute designs, installing power and cooling systems correctly and efficiently.
Regulatory compliance
Plan for EU and UK energy and environmental regulations with thorough understanding, early engagement, and documented compliance processes.
Reliable operations depend on timely grid connection, sufficient capacity and efficient cooling, supported by realistic lead times.
Key legal considerations
Our key legal considerations secure timely connection, resilient power infrastructure and regulatory assurance.
Grid Connection Regulation
Energy Efficiency Requirements
Energy Supply Contracts
Cooling Systems
Technology Integration
Construction Contracts
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Structuring
Tax Implications
Dispute Management
Key regulations
The outlined regulations are relevant to grid connections, energy efficiency, power supply arrangements and environmental authorisations, and should be addressed during the ‘Power’ phase.
Last updated 31 October 2025
These may be subject to change.
European Union
National level
How we can help
We support all aspects of the ‘Power’ phase to ensure reliable, efficient and compliant energy infrastructure for your data centre:
Energy supply contract negotiation
Efficient cooling system implementation
Regulatory and standards compliance
Integrate AI and green power
Construction process management and oversight
Optimise performance and reliability
Our experts
Our team of specialists can guide you through every aspect of the ‘Power’ phase.
