Data Centres

Wind, solar, green hydrogen - every scalable option shown to work at reasonable cost is required

At a time of climate crisis, carbon budgets are a physical reality – not political slogans

Global trade tensions and infrastructure issues could be inhibiting factors, KPMG says

Green light for Amazon Web Services for data centre buildings on site near Mulhuddart

If we can develop zero-emission data centres, Ireland will have an industrial skill the rest of the world needs

Rapid growth in demand for electricity is a ‘defining characteristic’ of the next decade, with demand from data centres projected to double by 2035

European states grappling with digital industry’s electricity demand, says expert

Michael Burry, the hedge fund manager who predicted the subprime mortgage crisis, has made high-profile bets against top AI and AI-adjacent companies

Expected new demand for data centres of 5.8GW would exceed Ireland’s 2030 offshore wind target of 5GW

Decision follows CRU’s review of grid connection rules for large energy users

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Big electricity consumers will have to build their own power plants

The city of Gothenburg has been transformed from a shipbuilding town to a global hub for manufacturing, services and life sciences

How ironic that it comes hot on the heels of the save-the-planet summit destined to go down in history as Flop30

More than $1tn has been wiped off the combined $3.2tn crypto market in recent weeks and analysts think it could fall another 20%

Growth is slowing and the stock market is wobbling - the new Minister for Finance could have a lot on his plate

Industry welcomes ‘renewed sense of optimism that large-scale projects can finally get off ground’

Deal also includes a contingent consideration up to €50.5 million subject to achieving future revenue thresholds in an all-cash transaction

Group said it intends to increase capacity to meet growing demand despite restrictions on power connections for new data centres

Batteries charged with surplus renewable energy can then supply power to market when demand high

They are are putting a heavy strain on Ireland’s efforts to meet climate targets

Hiring ‘buoyant’ for quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers and design staff

Access to electricity and gas restricts because of risk of blackouts due to power-hungry sector

Claims of a breakthrough at the chip company’s new Arizona facility will be tested by sceptical Big Tech customers

Price paid represents 13% premium on amount sought for fully let investment

Green internet use can help tackle the problem of ‘dark data’

Irish company Exergyn has developed approach to avoid high costs of heating and cooling systems

Electricity and gas group put on market earlier this year at estimated value of €2.75bn

Close to $7 trillion will need to be spent on data centres globally by 2030

Countries are increasingly looking to retain control over sensitive data rather leave it in the hands of private operators driven by profit

Centres have become controversial due to their use of over 20% of electricity generated in Ireland

An Amazon facility already powers one Tallaght district heating scheme but we should have many more

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Government reforms to sector likely to lead to short-term reliance on fossil fuels, Barclays finds

About 300 of BT Ireland’s 650 workforce will remain in Ireland to serve multinationals and large organisations

In the News podcast: Engineer, journalist and AI expert Karen Hao on the true human and environmental cost of generative AI

Deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year

Kildare County Council imposes 77 conditions on Naas project

An Taisce among groups opposing server farm proposals

The author of Empire of AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination discusses the cost of Big Tech’s huge investment in technologies that may do more harm than good