ArgyllDev is building a purpose‑designed data centre in Scotland that draws 100 % of its electricity from on‑site renewable sources such as wind, wave, hydro and tidal power. The facility uses high‑efficiency liquid and cryogenic cooling to lower energy use and captures waste heat for agricultural and aquaculture applications, while offering 24/7 physical security and support for AI‑intensive workloads. It targets hyperscale cloud providers, large enterprises, and research organisations seeking massive compute capacity with a carbon‑free footprint.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Large hyperscale data centers consume 600‑800 MW of electricity and generate significant heat, creating challenges in power supply, cooling efficiency, and environmental impact. Existing facilities often rely on fossil‑based grids and conventional cooling methods, limiting sustainability and increasing operational costs.
Solution
ArgyllDev is developing a purpose‑built data centre in Scotland that sources 100 % of its electricity from local renewable resources such as wind, wave, hydro and tidal power. The site incorporates advanced liquid and cryogenic cooling systems designed to minimize energy use while capturing waste heat for secondary applications like agriculture and aquaculture. Physical security combines manned and electronic surveillance to protect infrastructure around the clock. The facility is engineered to meet modern computing demands, supporting AI workloads and other high‑performance applications with scalable capacity for future hyperscale expansion.
Target Audience
Primary customers are hyperscale cloud providers, large enterprises, and research organizations that require massive, energy‑intensive compute capacity while meeting sustainability and regulatory goals.
Features
- Direct integration with on‑site renewable generation (wind, wave, hydro, tidal) delivering fully carbon‑free power
- High‑efficiency liquid and cryogenic cooling architecture that reduces PUE and enables heat capture
- Heat‑reuse loops supplying thermal energy to nearby agricultural and aquaculture operations
- Comprehensive security suite with 24/7 manned and electronic monitoring to prevent physical intrusion
- Infrastructure designed for AI and other compute‑intensive workloads with scalable rack density up to 120 kW per rack
- Strategic location in an established industrial development zone supporting regional economic growth