Strategically Located Edge Data Center in Milton Keynes, UK

Carrier-Neutral Colocation with High-Density Power and Advanced Sustainability

The nLighten Edge Data Center in Milton Keynes, UK, is a critical facility designed to support mission-critical IT infrastructure in one of the UK’s most strategic and rapidly growing technology hubs. Milton Keynes, located midway between London and Birmingham, has emerged as a key telecommunications center, attracting a diverse range of businesses and fostering a culture of innovation. The data center is strategically positioned in the west of Milton Keynes, close to the M1 and A5 motorways, and just 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from London Heathrow Airport, providing excellent connectivity and accessibility.

The Milton Keynes data center offers 500 m² of edge data center space with a proposed end-state site capacity of 6,000 kW. The facility is designed to accommodate high-density cabinets with power configurations ranging from 2–7 kW per standard cabinet, and up to 50+ kW for AI-ready rear-door-cooling solutions. It features redundant power with independent A and B feeds to each cabinet, and cooling systems that comply with ASHRAE A1 standards. Security is a top priority, featuring dual-factor access control, comprehensive CCTV coverage, and fire suppression systems. nLighten is committed to sustainability, as reflected in its net-zero carbon footprint goal, with energy-efficient designs such as heat recovery systems redirecting residual heat to local heating networks.