By Razvan Toma · Founder & CEO, Ampervia · Last checked 2026-10-13 · Sources linked below
Quick answer
RWE obtained hybrid planning permission in July 2025 for a data campus on the demolished Didcot A coal power station site in Oxfordshire, then in November 2025 completed its sale to an undisclosed hyperscaler for about €225 million. Sources (2)
DCDDCD — RWE completes sale of planned Didcot data campus (Nov 2025)↗Delivering Didcot Data CampuDelivering Didcot Data Campus — planning (hybrid permission July 2025)↗
Timeline
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Didcot A stops generating; later demolished. |
| Jul 2025 | Hybrid planning permission for the data campus. |
| Nov 2025 | Sale to an undisclosed hyperscaler, about €225m. |
What changed between entry and exit
- Kept the site and its grid context after closure.
- Took the project through planning before selling.
Capital and counterparties
RWE (owner) to planning; the hyperscaler buys and builds.
Economics: confirmed and not disclosed
| Item | Figure | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Exit price | ≈€225 million | Completed sale |
| Entry price | Not applicable | Long-held utility land |
Risks and limitations
- Outside Ampervia’s focus markets and at hyperscale size.
- No capacity or cost breakdown disclosed.
Relevance to Ampervia
Planning permission plus a grid-rich site is what a hyperscaler pays a premium for.
Sources
- DCD — RWE completes sale of planned Didcot data campus (Nov 2025)
- Delivering Didcot Data Campus — planning (hybrid permission July 2025)
Last checked 2026-10-13. Third-party precedent, not an Ampervia project.