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Data Centres
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IDA warns Government that State risks losing out on multinational projects due to constraints with power grid
Equal1 raises $60m in funding to deploy quantum computing technology
UCD spinout has developed a quantum server for data centres
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Dublin data centre uses as much power as 200,000 homes
Capacity of Castlebaggot substation ‘completely consumed’ by local data centres
New plan for large energy users envisages almost €19bn investment in electricity network
Key part of plan includes upgrade for large users, which are expected to use up to third of electricity in State
EU regulations on AI and plans for limited data centre development to go to Cabinet
Under EU Artificial Intelligence Act there could be fines of up to €35 million or 7% of global turnover for large tech companies found to be in violation of the regulations
Capacity constraints the big challenge for AI as we head into 2026
Looking too far into the future can make fools of us, but data-centre power shortfall and social media regulatory wrangles lie ahead
Kingspan axes spin-off of unit riding data centres boom
Cavan-based group will retain 100% ownership of Advnsys despite strong ‘investor appetite’
The solution to tackling the climate crisis? We need everything
Wind, solar, green hydrogen - every scalable option shown to work at reasonable cost is required
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Irish economy set for robust growth, but risks remain
Global trade tensions and infrastructure issues could be inhibiting factors, KPMG says
Amazon secures permission to build three data centres in North Dublin
Green light for Amazon Web Services for data centre buildings on site near Mulhuddart
The AI revolution is an opportunity for Ireland – and the planet
If we can develop zero-emission data centres, Ireland will have an industrial skill the rest of the world needs
Data centre expansion must align with energy security and wider social needs, review finds
Rapid growth in demand for electricity is a ‘defining characteristic’ of the next decade, with demand from data centres projected to double by 2035
Other countries could follow Irish lead on data centre rules
European states grappling with digital industry’s electricity demand, says expert
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Michael Burry, the hedge fund manager who predicted the subprime mortgage crisis, has made high-profile bets against top AI and AI-adjacent companies
New data centres may need additional electricity supply close to Ireland’s peak demand
Expected new demand for data centres of 5.8GW would exceed Ireland’s 2030 offshore wind target of 5GW
New data centres must generate and supply electricity to wider market, regulator rules
Decision follows CRU’s review of grid connection rules for large energy users
New data centres and their grid connections, and SuperValu exits getaway breaks
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CRU to rule that new data centres supply electricity to market in return for grid connection
Big electricity consumers will have to build their own power plants
Could Sweden take Ireland’s crown as the Silicon Valley of Europe?
The city of Gothenburg has been transformed from a shipbuilding town to a global hub for manufacturing, services and life sciences
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Crypto is in freefall, so what has gone wrong?
More than $1tn has been wiped off the combined $3.2tn crypto market in recent weeks and analysts think it could fall another 20%
As economic storm clouds gather, Simon Harris has big decisions to make
Growth is slowing and the stock market is wobbling - the new Minister for Finance could have a lot on his plate
Affordable district heating projects move closer to launch as firms bid for State funding
Industry welcomes ‘renewed sense of optimism that large-scale projects can finally get off ground’
Meath-headquartered power company Hanley Energy sold for €631m
Deal also includes a contingent consideration up to €50.5 million subject to achieving future revenue thresholds in an all-cash transaction
Profit slip 12% at data centre developer and operator Equinix
Group said it intends to increase capacity to meet growing demand despite restrictions on power connections for new data centres
Battery storage to open new source of energy supply in move to cut electricity costs
Batteries charged with surplus renewable energy can then supply power to market when demand high
The Irish Times view on data centres: how many is too many?
They are are putting a heavy strain on Ireland’s efforts to meet climate targets
Construction ‘one of strongest performers’ in jobs market amid housing push
Hiring ‘buoyant’ for quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers and design staff
Data centres costing €5.6bn have planning approval but no electricity, industry warns
Access to electricity and gas restricts because of risk of blackouts due to power-hungry sector
Inside Intel’s big bet to save US chipmaking – and itself
Claims of a breakthrough at the chip company’s new Arizona facility will be tested by sceptical Big Tech customers
South African investor pays €1.325m for Airways Industrial Estate unit
Price paid represents 13% premium on amount sought for fully let investment
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