Hyperscale data centre operator Yondr Group has announced that it has secured planning permission for a third building at its London campus in Slough. The new facility will form part of a campus with a capacity of over 100MW, further establishing West London as a key data center hub in Europe, the company said Thursday. The third data center, located on the site of a former paint factory, follows the first facility, which was completed in July, and the second, which is currently under construction.
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Design focuses on ecological sustainability
there said it worked with Slough Borough Council and the Canal and River Trust to design a structure that enhances the canal bank and local biodiversity. A striking feature of the design is a green wall, which provides visual and acoustic screening while promoting environmental sustainability.
Possibility to install solar panels
The facility, which is targeting a BREEAM “Very Good” rating, will feature solar panels and advanced energy efficiency (PUE), aligning with Yondr’s sustainability goals to be carbon neutral by 2030.
there commented: “When designing the third building on our London campus, we have learned from the two previous buildings and considered the challenges to develop an exceptional data centre design that will set the standard for environmental best practice in the data centre industry.
“The approved design will improve the canalside walkways, protect the canal and enhance both the views and pedestrian and cyclist access for local residents, while increasing data capacity with an energy-efficient and resilient data centre.
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Integration of environmental best practices
“With this project, we are demonstrating that data center performance, environmental responsibility, aesthetics and community considerations can all be integrated into a forward-thinking data center design. We look forward to realizing all of these objectives as the project progresses.”
