DataVita, a provider of sustainable data centre solutions, is partnering with AI tech specialist CoreWeave to bring to life its new £1.5 billion investment in AI infrastructure. The result is tipped to be one of the most carbon-efficient AI deployments in the UK, located at its Lanarkshire data centre campus.
The announcement, made alongside the US State Visit, is designed to power the next wave of AI innovation, with the selection of DataVita’s Scottish facilities described as marking a strategic decision to prioritise sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The site will be powered by renewable energy. The new infrastructure will also ‘set a new standard’ for water conservation. Scotland’s cool climate, combined with DataVita’s closed-loop cooling technology, means the data centres will consume ‘minimal’ water.
“This partnership is a landmark moment for the UK’s technology and sustainability goals,” said Danny Quinn, MD at DataVita. “We are proud that our investment in green infrastructure has enabled a partnership with CoreWeave that will deliver the UK’s most sustainable and powerful AI platform. This demonstrates that technological ambition and environmental responsibility can go hand-in-hand, positioning Scotland as the cornerstone of the UK’s green AI future.”
Mike Mattacola, GM of CoreWeave, added, “Our commitment to the UK is not just about providing compute; it’s about ensuring the UK has access to the latest technology to compete on the world stage and we’ve consistently delivered on this since our launch in the UK. In DataVita and Scotland, we found the ideal combination of cutting-edge infrastructure and a world-leading renewable energy ecosystem. This allows us to rapidly deliver large-scale AI infrastructure competitively and with the lowest possible environmental impact.”
The investment will help achieve the UK Government’s Compute Roadmap, providing AI labs, enterprises, and research institutions with the infrastructure needed to remain at the forefront of global innovation.
PM Keir Starmer said, “Artificial Intelligence will drive incredible change in our country and has the potential to transform our public services and infrastructure. This investment by CoreWeave is a clear vote of confidence in Britain’s potential to become a world leader in AI. I’m determined to back innovation and create more highly skilled jobs through partnerships like these, as we deliver on our Plan for Change.”
