Equinix LD8
United Kingdom
Source: OpenStreetMap
Equinix LD8 is a mapped data center in United Kingdom, operated by Equinix, Inc.. DataCentersExposed has documented a 44,948 sq ft footprint and 1 environmental-permit record at this site. It runs on United Kingdom's grid, which was 36% fossil-fuelled at 217 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 14, 2026
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Dot size = disclosed capacity (MW). Smallest = undisclosed, not small.
Overview
source: linkEquinix LD8 is a mapped data center in the United Kingdom operated by Equinix, Inc. Available records list a footprint of 44,948 square feet. Beyond its identification as an Equinix data center, further details on the site are not disclosed in available records.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentEquinix, Inc.
- Files asEquinix, Inc.
- This facilityEquinix LD8
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatNational grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: United Kingdom data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- United Kingdom Green Data Center Market Forecast and Competitive Analysis 2025-2026 & 2030 Featuring Digital Realty Trust, Equinix, Vantage, Virtus, CyrusOne, Ark, and Global SwitchYahoo Finance· May 26, 2026
- Equinix opens MD5 data center in Madrid, SpainData Center Dynamics· May 26, 2026
- Equinix: The Convergence of AI and Quantum ComputingData Centre Magazine· May 21, 2026
- Foxglove and South African housing movement challenge new hyperscale data centre over critical gaps in water, energy and environmental information!foxglove.org.uk· Apr 29, 2026
- ARM Takes First Step Into Silicon With Data Centre ChipSilicon UK· Mar 25, 2026
- Equinix Begins Construction On New Dublin Data CentreBusiness Eye Magazine· Mar 20, 2026
Environmental permits
source: Permit register- EQUINIX (UK) LIMITEDEPR/DP3906BEEPR permit · holder "EQUINIX (UK) LIMITED" · Tower Hamlets · Combustion; Any Fuel =>50MW - 1.1 A(1) a) · within ~2 km of the mapped site