Introducing Data Centres at Innova

Innova is an experienced developer of infrastructure projects across the UK. We are advancing a portfolio of new data centre developments nationwide to serve the hi-tech infrastructure industry and help drive the digital revolution. We have an in-house team of development managers, town planners, lawyers, engineers and corporate finance professionals focused on the delivery of our projects.

Operate

Where we operate

We originate new sites in the best and most suitable locations, with projects in existing availability zones but also working to create new opportunities for AI and Data Centre growth across the UK. We are currently developing in excess of 4GW of data centre projects with land and transmission-level grid connections secured.

Our approach

Working with leading industry experts to bring forward comprehensive planning proposals for our sites.
Engaging experienced designers, planners and environmental experts to ensure our projects are fully assessed, minimise environmental impacts and deliver significant benefits to stakeholders
Delivering ready-to-build sites for the world’s leading data centre operators.

Local Benefits

Innova has a long track record of delivering financial and social value for local communities. We identify opportunities to support local projects and implement long-term community benefit packages. These include: New job creation; Skills and training programmes; Local education partnerships; and Delivery of new biodiversity and amenity areas.

United Kingdom Benefits

techUK estimates the UK data centre sector currently delivers around £4.7 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) annually, supports 43,500 jobs, and contributes £640 million in tax revenue. If capacity growth accelerates as forecasted from about 10% to 15% annually, this could yield an extra £44 billion in GVA, create 40,200 operational jobs plus 18,200 construction jobs, and contribute an additional £9.7 billion in tax between 2025 and 2035.

The data centre sector makes an enormous contribution to UK prosperity and will continue to grow exponentially.

What does a data centre do?

Data centres are specialised facilities that store, process, and distribute data for businesses, governments, and other organisations. As the backbone of the internet and cloud computing, they are considered critical national infrastructure — essential for ensuring modern digital services operate reliably and securely.

What’s inside a data centre?

IT Systems: Servers, storage arrays, and networking hardware

that run and connect digital services.

Support Infrastructure: Power supply, backup generators,

cooling, and security systems that maintain uptime and

protect assets.

Monitoring & Management: Tools and protocols that ensure

performance, resilience, and cybersecurity.