West Cambridge Data Centre
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Source: OpenStreetMap
West Cambridge Data Centre is a mapped data center in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, operated by University of Cambridge. DataCentersExposed has documented a 12,494 sq ft footprint 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 Jun 14, 2026
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Overview
source: linkWest Cambridge Data Centre is a mapped data center in Cambridge, United Kingdom, operated by the University of Cambridge. Its reported footprint is 12,494 square feet. No corporate parent above the university is listed in available records.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentUniversity of Cambridge
- Files asUniversity of Cambridge
- This facilityWest Cambridge Data Centre
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
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- OpenAI halts UK data centre plans over energy and regulation concernsEngineering and Technology Magazine· Apr 10, 2026
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- AI data centres can warm surrounding areas by up to 9.1°CCommunications Today· Apr 1, 2026