Data centres consumed 23% of Ireland’s electricity in 2025

Data centres accounted for 23% of Ireland’s total metered electricity consumption in 2025, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

DCR Live 2026… Rethinking battery strategy for AI with EnerSys’ Paul Willoughby

EnerSys’ Paul Willoughby discusses AI workloads, battery strategy, power constraints and why data centres must build sustainably for long-term growth.

Nscale’s £2bn Essex data centre hit by grid delays

Nscale’s planned £2bn AI data centre in Essex has reportedly been hit by grid delays, forcing the company to explore alternative power options.

DCR Live 2026… Rethinking energy strategy with UrbanChain’s Greg Thomas

UrbanChain's Greg Thomas discusses grid connections, renewable energy, public trust and how UK data centres can scale responsibly.

Could microgrids unlock the next wave of data centre growth?

Can microgrids ease grid constraints? Ramboll's Amey Karnik explores their role in resilient data centre growth.

Equinix trials hydrogen backup power at Dublin data centre

Equinix has begun a 12-week trial of hydrogen-powered backup generation at its DB3 data centre in Blanchardstown, Dublin.

Why the electrical switchroom has become the critical path in data centre delivery

Ask any project director what keeps them awake at night on a data centre build and the answer is rarely the IT hall. It...

EnerSys debuts DataSafe Noir lithium system for data centre power

EnerSys has launched DataSafe Noir, a lithium-based energy storage system specifically designed for high density data centres.

Global Switch signs 10-year renewable electricity deal with Drax

Global Switch has secured a new long-term renewable electricity agreement with Drax Energy Solutions. 

Why the UK’s data centre grid queue is not what it seems

To understand the UK’s grid challenge, we need to separate credible projects from speculative capacity, explains XYZ Reality's Anthony Canipa.

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