A major artificial intelligence project in Scotland is facing new questions after documents suggested it may not meet its promise to run on renewable energy by 2030. The project, planned for Lanarkshire, was announced in January as one of the UK's largest AI infrastructure investments. It carries a reported value of £8.2 billion and is being developed by the US company CoreWeave and the Scottish company DataVita. Government officials said the site would create jobs, support economic growth, and strengthen the UK's position in artificial intelligence. They also said the data centre complex would be powered by new on-site renewable energy. New documents and public records, however, have raised doubts about whether that goal can be achieved within the planned timeline. The planned facility is expected to require up to one gigawatt of electricity. That amount of power is similar to the output of a small nuclear reactor and is enough to supply hundreds of thousands of homes. Internal documents obtained through freedom of information requests suggest officials were aware that power supply remained a major challenge while public announcements continued to promote the project's renewable energy plans. Government officials have since confirmed that the development will connect to the national electricity grid. That means the project will need either a standard grid connection or an accelerated approval process. The government said the site's electricity needs are still expected to be met mostly through renewable energy. The issue has renewed attention on one of the biggest challenges facing artificial intelligence. Modern AI data centres require very large amounts of electricity to power advanced computer chips that train and run AI systems. Experts say electricity demand has become one of the biggest obstacles for new AI projects around the world. DataVita has said the Lanarkshire site will receive more than one gigawatt of renewable power through a combination of wind and solar energy. The company has outlined plans that include about 800 megawatts of wind power and 400 megawatts of solar generation. However, analysts reviewing public planning records say there is little evidence that enough renewable energy infrastructure has been approved to deliver those targets. Current planning documents cover only a small part of the land that experts believe would be needed for such a large renewable energy project. Independent analysis suggests that between 40 and 100 square kilometres of land could be required to support the proposed renewable generation. Public planning records currently show a much smaller area. Industry experts also noted that building renewable projects of this size normally takes several years because of planning approvals, environmental reviews, and construction work. DataVita said its renewable energy strategy depends on future commercial agreements, planning approvals, grid connections, and other regulatory processes. The company added that its plans include new renewable generation, private power connections, and links to Scotland's electricity system. DataVita also said the project will not use gas or other fossil fuels to power the data centre. The Scottish development has been selected as one of the UK's AI growth zones. These locations are expected to receive government support as the country expands its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The programme aims to attract investment and provide the computing power needed for future AI services. Government guidance for AI growth zones asked applicants to show that they already had access to electricity or had a realistic plan to generate their own power. Documents released through freedom of information requests indicate that power supply remained an important issue during discussions about the Lanarkshire project. Officials also discussed the need for faster grid connections to help keep the development on schedule. The UK electricity network already has a long waiting list for new grid connections. Many energy, housing, and infrastructure projects are competing for available capacity. That has increased concerns about how quickly large AI facilities can begin operating. Experts say governments around the world face similar challenges as investment in artificial intelligence continues to grow. Many countries are racing to build new AI data centres, but the electricity needed to support those facilities has become a key issue. The UK government said the Lanarkshire development remains on track to become the largest data centre project in Scottish history. Officials said artificial intelligence will play an important role in the country's future economy and security. They added that building the infrastructure needed for AI remains a national priority. While work on the project continues, questions remain about whether the planned renewable energy system can be completed by 2030 and whether the development will receive the power it needs to meet its long-term goals.