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Data Centres
Have Ireland’s data centre builders shot themselves in the foot through their own greed?
Ireland has achieved a leading position in the data centre sector that could grow exponentially if AI-related demand is sustained
Eamon Ryan hails Ireland’s role as ‘world leader’ on data centres
‘Data centres no longer need to be concentrated around Dublin’ but should be closer to sources of renewable energy, especially offshore wind
Q&A: Why is the European Commission investigating data centre construction?
The European Commission confirmed last month it was investigating possible collusion between data centre providers
Jones Engineering named in European Union data centre investigation
Competition authorities investigating ‘no poach’ deals and alleged breaches on competition law on construction projects
The Irish Times view on data centres and climate: no more development without a renewables boost
Ireland’s ability to reach its legally binding CO2 reduction targets by 2030 would be fatally undermined by the continued growth of data centres
Energy emissions at lowest level in 30 years, SEAI says
Emissions by commercial services sector including data centres up 6.9 per cent in 2023
Drogheda data centre would compromise ability to comply with carbon limits, An Taisce warns
Company seeks planning permission for three-storey facility
Data centre boom under AI growth in Ireland threatening climate targets, report warns
Friends of the Earth calls for ‘moratorium on new data centres and expansion of existing ones until robust legislative framework is in place’
Irish companies under investigation by EU over possible breaches of law in data centre construction
Commission investigating possible competition law breaches
Electrification is Ireland’s missing climate link
Electrification is the bridge between Ireland’s renewable energy potential and its climate commitments
Sally Rooney: When are we going to have the courage to stop the climate crisis?
Capitalism is driving the destruction of our planet. We have to think outside – and against – the framework of our current political system
Data centres could aid offshore wind development, report claims
Consultants argue data centres could soak up excess power generation from renewables that could reach 55% above demand
Ireland can cope with data centres and should build more, Greencoat says
International Energy Agency expects data centres to consume 32% of total electricity in Ireland by 2026
The man in Data Centre Alley couldn’t conceal his shock: ‘You’re screwed’
In the US, data centres will be powered by small modular nuclear reactors to help cope with demands of AI. What is the plan for Ireland?
Pretax profits at Irish arm of data centre company Equinix more than halve
Decline driven by the higher costs of sales
Jones Engineering enjoys near doubling in profit as overseas business takes off
Contractor involved in building data centres sees profit after tax jump by 81% to €70.8m
Ireland has most expensive net electricity prices in the EU
Eurostat figures show State is second only to Germany in high price of electricity
A robust science vision must ensure climate and biodiversity research tops national agenda
Thinking in a Climate Emergency: Artificial Intelligence provides immense opportunity for Ireland, if we can address its voracious requirement for power
Dell reinvents itself as AI moves to the core
Former Irish chief returns in new EMEA role, welcoming regulation on new tech but warning of need for data centres
Data centres are energy-hungry and employ few people, so why does Ireland need more of them?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
The Irish Times view on data centres and energy: Ireland needs to play the long game
Ireland does have an abundance of alternative energy sources, particularly wind, but tapping them requires planning and investment
Will nuclear really power the AI boom?
Microsoft, Google and Amazon are all eyeing nuclear power to supply their data centres with low-carbon energy
Instead of curbing data centres, we should build more to spark greater demand for renewable energy
Data centres will be a cornerstone of advanced economies, but they can also be a catalyst for reducing carbon emissions
Kildare County Council says planned data centre runs counter to national policy
More information sought on scheme
Microsoft agrees ESB data centre hydrogen power deal
Pilot project is part of a showcase of technology’s capability
Opponents of data centres ‘not in the real world’, says Enterprise Minister
Minister for Enterprise warns data centres ‘very important’ to Ireland
Google claims legal error in refusal of data centre application
Tech firm says it secured grid connection from EirGrid in 2021 despite South Dublin County Council’s concern over insufficient network capacity and onsite renewable energy
OpenAI pitched US on unprecedented data centre buildout
Sam Altman’s firm wants centres that could use same amount of energy as entire cities
Invest in data centre emissions tech to help hit climate targets, says PwC
Republic could become a ‘global leader’ in the decarbonisation of data centres, report states
Just because Ireland is good for data centres does not mean they are good for us
There should be no more data centres permitted in the coming years, and local authorities are not the right bodies to make the call
Ireland should not be blocking data centres, we need more of them
We need to find a win-win solution based on engineering which is far more ingenious than a simple black and white, yes or no to data centres
Transport firm ATC to spend €22.5m on cutting carbon emissions
Dublin-based company employs 255 and provides specialised transport and logistics to data centres in Republic and abroad
Crossed wires on data centres
Cantillon: People don’t want pressure on the grid and on emissions targets but they still want instant access to their data
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