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AI Growth Zone for Scotland

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Killellan AI Growth Zone: Powering the Future of AI in the UK via abundant renewables.

A Nationally Significant Initiative

The Killellan AI Growth Zone, led by Argyll Data Development Ltd, is a flagship UK infrastructure project based in Argyll, Scotland — built to support next-generation AI, data, and quantum computing at scale.

Sited on 184 acres of industrial-zoned land near Dunoon, this project transforms a former quarry into a carbon-conscious digital ecosystem, aligning with the UK Government’s ambition to create world-leading AI Growth Zones.

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    🚀 Key Objectives

    Enable AI and hyperscale compute for public and private sectors

    Deliver low-carbon infrastructure powered by wave, wind, solar, and hydrogen

    Drive rural economic regeneration and inclusive job creation

    Support skills development in partnership with regional education providers

    Position Scotland as a leader in AI, sustainability, and energy innovation

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    📈 Economic Impact

    £15 billion total investment

    £743 million in annual Gross Value Added (GVA)

    2,020 construction jobs annually over build phase

    1,200+ permanent high-skill jobs post-launch within Strathclyde region

    Net-zero alignment via local renewable generation and circular systems

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    🏗 Strategic Readiness

    First phase planning approved

    Private-wire energy system operational by 2026

    Modular infrastructure for rapid deployment

    International fibre and marine cable links confirmed

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    🤝 Supported by Leading Partners

    This project is supported by a global consortium including:

    Schneider Electric – energy & automation

    Lenovo – AI compute infrastructure

    CorPower Ocean – wave energy

    University of Strathclyde, Commsworld, Invinity, Suir Engineering

    Intelligent Growth Solutions, Innovational farming, vertical towers, and reuse of heat.

    With strong public support from UK/Scottish Government and Argyll & Bute Council

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    📍 Why Argyll?

    With abundant clean energy, strong community backing, and proximity to Glasgow, Argyll is ready to lead the UK’s digital and net-zero transformation. Killellan represents a scalable model for rural innovation, global AI leadership, and a future-fit infrastructure economy.

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    🌱 Closing the Loop: From Data to Food

    As part of our commitment to circular innovation, the Killellan AI Growth Zone will repurpose waste heat generated by data centre operations to support sustainable agriculture and aquaculture.

    Reuse Applications:

    Vertical farming and polytunnels powered by heat recovery

    Land-based aquaculture systems benefiting from thermal regulation

    Potential for district heating to serve local facilities and homes

    Community & Climate Benefits:

    Boosts local food production and year-round growing capacity

    Reduces dependency on fossil fuels for heating

    Creates skilled employment in green tech and agri-tech sectors

    Enhances biodiversity goals through closed-loop design

    This regenerative use of energy aligns with BREEAM standards (LE05 and Wat 01) and reflects our belief that digital infrastructure should enhance—not exploit—its environment