The Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee is interested in understanding the potential economic and energy implications of hyperscale data centre development in Scotland.
It held two introductory evidence sessions on Data Centres in Scotland: Energy Use (15 September) and AI and its impact on Scotland’s Economy (8 September).
To help inform the Committee’s consideration of any future work in this area, it has launched a call for views to seek the input of experts on the potential economic and energy implications of hyperscale data centres.
The call for views has been launched in partnership with the Climate Action Committee which is focusing on environmental impacts.
The Committee is working with the Climate Action Committee to seek evidence on the impact of potential hyperscale data centre construction and operation.
The call for views closes on 15 November 2026