Mapped (unverified)colocation
aql DC2
Leeds, United Kingdom
Source: Primary source
aql DC2 is a mapped data center in United Kingdom. It runs on United Kingdom's grid, which was 36% fossil-fuelled at 217 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 17, 2026
Real parent
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Operator
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Grid carbon
217 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
64%
Region
United Kingdom
Overview
source: link(aq) networks limited — colocation facility (22 networks present). Source: PeeringDB.
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatGrid carbon intensity
217 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
64%
Fossil electricity
36%
National grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: United Kingdom data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- Leeds talent group HCIG lands NPIF II debt to chase US data centre boomDealroom· Aug 24, 2026
- Harworth enters exclusivity agreement with unnamed data center provider for powered land site in UKBeBeez International· Aug 21, 2026
- Microsoft’s Huge Leeds AI Data Center Faces Local BacklashWindows Report· Aug 21, 2026
- Harworth reveals 'advanced negotiations' for new data centre in wake of £106m Microsoft Leeds dealYorkshire Post· Aug 5, 2026
- Microsoft details plans for data center in Langley, UKData Center Dynamics· Aug 4, 2026
- Microsoft says UK grid delays could take 8 years, threatening $3.2 billion data center investmentCrypto Briefing· Jul 26, 2026
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