Data Centre Industry Update – 30th March 2022

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. In our previous update, we discussed how Nautilus Technologies is set to build a new €35 million floating data centre in Limerick, EngineNode’s planned new 24.5-hectare data site has been brought before the high court following unauthorised works, and Principal Global Investors has announced a new €155 million fund for the acquisition of data facilities across Europe.

Here are this edition’s updates:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed over £1.8 billion to UK data centres and other cloud infrastructure amidst strong growth patterns within the data industry in the region.
Over 1,100 homes in the region of Clare could benefit from the high-grade heating infrastructure generated within the planned new Art Data Centre Ltd. facility in Ennis.
South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has voted against the construction of further data facilities in the region, banning any new developments between 2022-2028.
CyrusOne Data Centre has joined an orchard initiative in Ireland aimed at providing more trees for the bee population in the region as part of its sustainability strategy.
Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram’s parent company, Meta has announced plans for the construction of a new €1 billion data facility in the Toledo region of Spain.

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