Blackpool: The Future of Ethically Powered Data
A cooperative alliance of local and national businesses, investors, government, and research institutions is leveraging Blackpool’s unique strengths to build the UK’s first carbon net-zero data centre cluster.
This initiative combines:
- A new high-capacity, low-latency transatlantic link – the CeltixConnect-2 subsea cable connects Blackpool to New York in under 64 milliseconds.
- Open-access, neutral-host local fibre – supporting ecosystem growth and digital innovation.
- Unmatched wind power assets – existing and planned renewable energy sources ensure sustainability.
- A commitment to net-zero strategies – including innovative heat reuse and efficient cooling.
- Strong research and development partnerships – working with Lancaster University and industry leaders to drive future-ready computing.
Silicon Sands – The UK’s New Ethical Data Hub
Located at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, Silicon Sands is a pioneering digital campus designed for businesses needing high-performance, sustainable computing infrastructure.
- Colocation and AI-ready infrastructure – scalable rack space, high-performance GPUs, and ultra-fast connectivity.
- Green data centres powered by renewable energy – including planned 20MVA onsite solar and 50MW battery storage.
- Liquid immersion cooling – reducing power consumption and repurposing waste heat into a district heating network.
- Strategic location – lower operational costs, a growing talent pool, and proximity to the UK’s National Cyber Force HQ.
With land available for development and a demonstrator project launching in 2025, Silicon Sands offers a rare opportunity to be part of the next wave of sustainable data infrastructure.
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