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23 August 2026

Prime Minister, why should data centres underwrite wind if it is so cheap?

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Prime Minister, why should data centres underwrite wind if it is so cheap?

If wind is already the cheapest source of new electricity, why must data centres be pushed into long-term contracts to support it?

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