A US hyperscaler is partnering with a Scottish datacentre as part of its plans for a £1.5 billion investment in ‘green’ AI infrastructure.
CoreWeave, an AI cloud-computing company based in Livingston, New Jersey, is to partner with Glasgow-based DataVita in what is thought to be one of the largest technology investments in Scotland.
It will result in one of the most carbon-efficient AI deployments in the UK, located at DataVita’s Lanarkshire datacentre campus.
The announcement, made today alongside the US state visit, is designed to power the next wave of AI innovation, with the selection of DataVita’s Scottish facilities marking a strategic decision to prioritise sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Danny Quinn, managing director at DataVita, said: “This partnership is a landmark moment for the UK’s technology and sustainability goals. We are proud that our investment in green infrastructure has enabled a partnership with CoreWeave that will deliver the UK’s most sustainable and powerful AI platform. This demonstrates that technological ambition and environmental responsibility can go hand-in-hand, positioning Scotland as the cornerstone of the UK’s green AI future.”
The site will be powered by renewable energy, with the move recognising Scotland not just as a prime location for technological advancement, but as the premier choice for sustainable computing.
The new infrastructure will also set a new standard for water conservation. Scotland’s naturally cool climate, combined with DataVita’s state-of-the-art closed-loop cooling technology, means the data centres will consume minimal water.
Mike Mattacola, GM of CoreWeave, said: “Our commitment to the UK is not just about providing compute; it’s about ensuring the UK has access to the latest technology to compete on the world stage and we’ve consistently delivered on this since our launch in the UK.”
He added: “In DataVita and Scotland, we found the ideal combination of cutting-edge infrastructure and a world-leading renewable energy ecosystem. This allows us to rapidly deliver large-scale AI infrastructure competitively and with the lowest possible environmental impact.”
The investment was part of a slew of tech announcements to mark President Trump’s second state visit to the UK. Chancellor Rachel Reeves opened Google’s new datacentre in Hertfordshire yesterday as part of a two-year £5bn investment in the UK.
CoreWeave specialises in providing cloud-based graphics processing unit infrastructure to artificial intelligence developers and enterprises, and also develops its own chip management software. The company is expected to deploy cutting-edge Nvidia Grace Blackwell Ultra GPUs at the DataVita site.
