Equinix LD12
Slough, Slough, United Kingdom
Source: OpenStreetMap
Equinix LD12 is an operating data center in Slough, United Kingdom, operated by Equinix, Inc.. DataCentersExposed has documented a 34,027 sq ft footprint and 1 environmental-permit record at this site. It runs on United Kingdom's grid, which was 36% fossil-fuelled at 217 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Aug 25, 2026
Overview
source: linkEquinix LD12 is a mapped data center in Slough, United Kingdom, run by Equinix, Inc. Available records list a footprint of 34,027 square feet. Beyond its identification as an Equinix data center, further details on the site remain undisclosed in available records.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentEquinix, Inc.
- Files asEquinix, Inc.
- This facilityEquinix LD12
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatNational grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: United Kingdom data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- Life in Britain's data centre capital: Constant humming, a straining energy grid and temperatures '2C higher' thanks to 30 sites over one square mileDaily Mail· Jul 25, 2026
- How Slough Became a Global Data Centre PowerhouseData Centre Magazine· Jun 26, 2026
- Do Urban Data Centres Hubs Like Slough Exacerbate Heatwaves?Energy Digital· Jun 26, 2026
- Yondr launches latest data center in Slough, UKBeBeez International· May 8, 2026
- Neighbouring council green lights 'monster' data centre planSlough Observer· Feb 3, 2026
- Why is Slough full of data centres?BBC· Feb 2, 2026
Environmental permits
source: Permit register- EQUINIX (UK) LIMITEDEPR/CP3409BHEPR permit · holder "EQUINIX (UK) LIMITED" · Slough · Medium Combustion Plant collectively =>50MW - 1.1 A(1) a) · within ~2 km of the mapped site