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Irish data centers now use 22% of the nation’s power, threatening grid stability and climate goals.
Ireland’s data centres, vital to its digital economy and contributing 13% to GDP, now consume 22% of the nation’s electricity—far above the EU average—straining the grid and threatening climate goals.
Projections show they could use 30% of electricity by 2030, prompting warnings over sustainability and reliance on fossil fuel backups.
While the government plans grid upgrades and a new strategy, experts doubt they’ll meet demand in time.
A pilot project repurposes waste heat to warm buildings, but limited infrastructure hinders wider use.
Industry leaders caution that delays risk losing tech investment and global competitiveness.
Los centros de datos irlandeses consumen ahora el 22% de la energía de la nación, lo que amenaza la estabilidad de la red y los objetivos climáticos.