Data Centre Industry Update – 24th November 2021

Globally, we are seeing a huge increase in the level of data centre activity. This surge is largely brought about by remote working and other measures as a result of COVID-19. This is a turning point for work-management structures and the industry as a whole.

This seismic growth in online activity has created jobs in tech, engineering, construction, and more as a result. Our previous update discussed how Irish homes and hospitals will be given priority over data facilities in the event of a blackout, the county of Offaly is planning to conduct a feasibility study surrounding the integration of renewable energy with data facilities, and Irish owned Echelon Data Centres have agreed a €215 million deal over new UK-based data facility.

Here are this edition’s updates:

Ireland has worryingly been ranked amongst the worst performers in the 2021 climate rankings, declining 7 places since last year following increased data centre requirements amongst other factors.
Irish data facility developer, Dataplex, has begun in its attempt to expand upon its current data centre in Dublin, after filing for permission from Dublin City Council.
An application made to challenge Apple’s new €850 million data centre in Athenry will be heard next month after the global tech giant previously placed the project on hold following Supreme Court procedures.
Amazon has filed to begin construction on two new data facilities to be located in Clonshaugh, Co. Dublin close to current and future development within the business and technology park.
Data Edge has announced the launch of a new service to the Irish market that will help to reduce the environmental impact of data centres following the companies new partnership with a UK-based data-optimisation specialist.

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