Minimising the impacts of data centres

Ian Shearer, MD of Park Place Technologies, offers a view on how Irish authorities can work with data centres to reduce their environmental impact

Sustainable data centres: Grid operators, existing data centres, and applicants for new facilities can work together to impact lasting change and help Ireland achieve its Climate Action Plan 2030 ambitions.

Data centres in Ireland are an important driver of innovation; however, the industry’s boom has been contested by the country’s climate goals and electricity supply challenges.

Data centres are expected to account for almost 30% of total electricity demand in Ireland by 2030, with further significant growth forecasted.