Mapped (unverified)colocation
aql DC3
Leeds, United Kingdom
Source: Primary source
aql DC3 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 (4 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)- 'It makes economic sense': Mayor defends £4bn Microsoft data centre in LeedsYorkshire Evening Post· Sep 30, 2026
- Objectors protest against Microsoft's major Leeds data centreBBC· Sep 15, 2026
- Leeds data centre plan defended by mayorBBC· Sep 15, 2026
- Protest held against plans for Microsoft data centre near to Leeds | News - Hits Radio (West Yorkshire)Rayo· Sep 14, 2026
- Hundreds protest against Microsoft data centre in LeedsYorkshire Post· Sep 14, 2026
- Over 40,000 sign petition as councillors oppose Microsoft data centre being approvedTelegraph and Argus· Sep 4, 2026
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