A new player in the UK’s data center landscape, Latos Data Centres, has announced plans to construct 40 AI-focused facilities by 2030. Founded by telecom entrepreneur Mike Carlin, the company aims to revolutionize the data center sector with modular, volumetric designs tailored to meet the growing processing demands of AI workloads.
Latos has already secured planning approval for its first hyperscale complex in Cardiff, Wales. The facility will feature 90 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of power capacity and span 50,400 square meters. It will be powered entirely by renewable energy sourced from the National Grid, with additional backup from the nearby 1000MW Tremorfa Energy Park -one of the largest battery energy storage systems globally.
Latos’ volumetric data centers are designed to support network edge applications, such as autonomous vehicles and smart manufacturing. Their modular construction would enable rapid deployment, with new facilities operational in under six months on parcels of land as small as 0.3 acres.
Edge-Focused, Renewable-Powered Model
“The rise of AI demands a new approach to the UK’s data center infrastructure,” said Mike Carlin, founder of Latos Data Centres. “Organizations will require facilities offering greater processing power closer to where it is needed, alongside the ability to customize infrastructure to their needs. Our team brings unmatched expertise in delivering the advanced data infrastructure UK businesses demand.”
The Cardiff site, currently under construction, is expected to create 200 permanent jobs, alongside 250 to 300 positions in the local supply chain. Latos plans to leverage its edge-focused, renewable-powered model to drive future growth as AI continues to reshape industry needs.
With its bold vision and innovative design approach, Latos Data Centres positions itself as a key enabler of AI’s burgeoning influence across sectors, probably setting a precedent for sustainable, efficient data infrastructure in the UK.
