{"id":613190,"date":"2023-03-01T08:49:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T14:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/01\/colt-dcs-starts-build-out-of-renewably-powered-west-london-datacentre-campus\/"},"modified":"2023-03-01T08:49:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T14:49:26","slug":"colt-dcs-starts-build-out-of-renewably-powered-west-london-datacentre-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/01\/colt-dcs-starts-build-out-of-renewably-powered-west-london-datacentre-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Colt DCS starts build-out of renewably powered West London datacentre campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero Images\/datacentre-cloud-IoT-adobe_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg\" data-credit=\"Gorodenkoff - stock.adobe.com\"  width=\"520\" height=\"173\" alt><\/p>\n<p>Gorodenkoff &#8211; stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"content-header\">\n<h2>Hyperscale-focused colocation firm Colt DCS claims project will bring hundreds of jobs to West London<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"content-center\">\n<ul>\n<li><i data-icon=\"1\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i data-icon=\"2\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"contributors-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/rms\/Caroline Donnelly.JPG\" alt=\"Caroline Donnelly\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/contributor\/Caroline-Donnelly\">Caroline Donnelly,<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Datacentre Editor <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\tPublished: <span>28 Feb 2023 12:45<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"content-body\">\n<p>Hyperscale-focused colocation provider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/news\/252435907\/Colt-DCS-ramps-up-renewable-power-use-across-European-datacentre-estate\">Colt Data Centre Services (DCS)<\/a> has started work on the buildout of two datacentre buildings in Hayes, West London, which it claims will bring hundreds of jobs to the area.<\/p>\n<p>As previously reported by Computer Weekly, the company secured planning permission in April 2022 to proceed with its plans to build a \u00a3400m datacentre campus after agreeing to fund upgrades to several local electricity substations after a infrastructure assessment concluded there was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/news\/252523510\/Datacentre-sector-hits-back-at-claims-that-West-London-electricty-grid-capacity-crunch-is-its-fault\">\u201cinsufficient electrical capacity\u201d in the area to meet the project\u2019s needs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is on the back of reports last year that the influx of datacentres into West London had led to grid capacity issues emerging, which could make it difficult for property developers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/news\/252523510\/Datacentre-sector-hits-back-at-claims-that-West-London-electricty-grid-capacity-crunch-is-its-fault\">build new homes unless urgent action were taking to increase the available supply of power in the region<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As well as bringing more power onto the grid, the company said the development will also boost the local economy by creating 230 permanent jobs, as well as 350 temporary roles during the construction phase and a further 50 apprenticeships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cColt DCS is committed to delivering ongoing social value in the surrounding area by working with local schools to create an understanding of, and pathway to, jobs in the technology sector,\u201d the company said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the firm has also committed to making \u201csignificant enhancements\u201d to the landscaping of the site and surrounding area during the construction of its two hyperscale facilities, which are expected provide clients with a total of 57MW of available IT power.<\/p>\n<p>There is also space on the site for a third, 30MW datacentre to be built as well, and Colt DCS has committed to powering all three facilities with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/feature\/The-driving-force-behind-the-EU-colocation-markets-climate-neutral-push\">renewable energy with backup generators on-hand that are powered by biodiesel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The site will also be equipped with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/feature\/Datacentre-heat-reuse-Why-arent-more-operators-doing-it\">heat pump technology<\/a>, which could potentially be used later down the line to reuse the excess heat generated by the equipment inside the campus to warm local homes and businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Niclas Sanfridsson, CEO at Colt DCS, said the company has worked hard to ensure the datacentre campus adds community value to the local area.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe worked closely with the local community and stakeholders through the planning process to intricately shape all aspects of this development, to outline the economic benefits it will bring, and to explain the critical role that datacentres play in all of our daily lives and most importantly what opportunities this brings for the local communities,\u201d said Sanfridsson.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Wellbrock, vice-president of real estate at Colt DCS, added: \u201cWe very much see ourselves as part of the local community. That\u2019s why we wanted to share this significant moment with all the key stakeholders we have worked with along the way, including local schools and other neighbours with whom we are building long term partnerships to deliver social value in the area. This is truly an exciting journey for us all.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"DigDeeperSplash\">\n<h4>\n\t\t\t<i data-icon=\"m\"><\/i>Read more on Datacentre capacity planning<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"DigDeeperItem-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/podcast\/Datacentres-and-energy-top-women-in-tech-Computer-Weekly-Downtime-Upload-podcast\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero Images\/Podcast-art-hero-JLD_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero%20Images\/Podcast-art-hero-JLD_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg 960w,https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero%20Images\/Podcast-art-hero-JLD.jpg 1280w\" alt ><\/p>\n<h5>Datacentres and energy, top women in tech \u2013 Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast<\/h5>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/rms\/computerweekly\/Clare-Ellen-McDonald-140px.jpg\" alt=\"ClareMcDonald\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><span>By: <span>Clare\u00a0McDonald<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"DigDeeperItem-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/news\/252523510\/Datacentre-sector-hits-back-at-claims-that-West-London-electricty-grid-capacity-crunch-is-its-fault\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero Images\/eco-green-energy-electricity-wind-solar-fotolia_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero%20Images\/eco-green-energy-electricity-wind-solar-fotolia_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg 960w,https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero%20Images\/eco-green-energy-electricity-wind-solar-fotolia.jpg 1280w\" alt ><\/p>\n<h5>Datacentre sector hits back at claims that West London electricity grid capacity crunch is its fault<\/h5>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/rms\/Caroline Donnelly.JPG\" alt=\"CarolineDonnelly\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><span>By: <span>Caroline\u00a0Donnelly<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"DigDeeperItem-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/news\/252508168\/Colt-claims-first-with-400GE-optical-services-to-Hong-Kong-and-Singapore\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero Images\/Colt-IBM-ConnectingTechnology-hero_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero%20Images\/Colt-IBM-ConnectingTechnology-hero_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg 960w,https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero%20Images\/Colt-IBM-ConnectingTechnology-hero.jpg 1280w\" alt ><\/p>\n<h5>Colt claims first with 400GE optical services to Hong Kong and Singapore<\/h5>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/rms\/computerweekly\/Joe-OHalloran-2022-140x180px.jpg\" alt=\"JoeO\u2019Halloran\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><span>By: <span>Joe\u00a0O\u2019Halloran<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"DigDeeperItem-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/news\/252503603\/Colt-enhances-IBM-partnership-to-gain-5G-Edge\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero Images\/Colt-IBM-ConnectingTechnology-hero_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero%20Images\/Colt-IBM-ConnectingTechnology-hero_searchsitetablet_520X173.jpg 960w,https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/visuals\/ComputerWeekly\/Hero%20Images\/Colt-IBM-ConnectingTechnology-hero.jpg 1280w\" alt ><\/p>\n<h5>Colt enhances IBM partnership to gain 5G edge<\/h5>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ttgtmedia.com\/rms\/computerweekly\/Joe-OHalloran-2022-140x180px.jpg\" alt=\"JoeO\u2019Halloran\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><span>By: <span>Joe\u00a0O\u2019Halloran<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/news\/365531757\/Colt-DCS-starts-build-out-of-renewably-powered-West-London-datacentre-campus\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Thomas Block<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gorodenkoff &#8211; stock.adobe.com Hyperscale-focused colocation firm Colt DCS claims project will bring hundreds of jobs to West London By Caroline Donnelly, Datacentre Editor Published: 28 Feb 2023 12:45 Hyperscale-focused colocation provider Colt Data Centre Services (DCS) has started work on the buildout of two datacentre buildings in Hayes, West London, which it claims will bring<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":613191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[119780,23522,46],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-613190","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-build-out","8":"category-starts","9":"category-technology"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/613190","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=613190"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/613190\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/613191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=613190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=613190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=613190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}