Microsoft exits Essex AI datacenter project due to power constraints
October 19, 2026
Microsoft has withdrawn as the anchor tenant for Nscale's proposed AI datacenter in Essex. The decision was driven by concerns regarding the availability and stability of the required power supply for large-scale compute operations.
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