Case study data centres

Securing a transmission connection for a large data centre is only part of the challenge. The temporary DNO supply needed to power construction and commissioning is often treated as an afterthought - but it can take years to deliver and derail even the best-planned projects. Connectologist® Pete Aston explains what developers need to consider, and why early action matters.

For transmission-scale data centre developers, waiting years for reinforcement works to complete is not always an option. Non-firm connections can offer a route to earlier power - but understanding the risks is critical. Connectologist® Pete Aston explores the different arrangements available and what each one means in practice.

For transmission-scale data centre developers, waiting years for reinforcement works to complete is not always an option. Non-firm connections can offer a route to earlier power - but understanding the risks is critical. Connectologist® Pete Aston explores the different arrangements available and what each one means in practice.

The choice between an IDNO and a private network is one of the less visible decisions in a data centre connection project - but it has long-term implications for control, cost, and complexity. Connectologist® Pete Aston sets out the trade-offs and why having these conversations early matters.

Switching from a private network to an IDNO connection takes longer than most developers expect - and leaving it too late carries both timeline and financial consequences. Connectologist® Pete Aston explains what the process involves and why starting early matters.