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andy_ppptoday at 6:55 AM1 replyview on HN

Doesn’t the electricity move through the national grid fairly well? I don’t don’t disagree though, data centres in the north where there’s more space seems sensible.


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citrin_rutoday at 7:34 AM

1. North-south links in the UK are already fully utilised. There are more in works and plans but not sure it’s enough to meet even existing demand. 2. Transmission losses are substantial.

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