Data Centre Industry Update – 7th July 2021

Globally, we are seeing a huge surge in data centre activity. This surge is largely brought about by remote working 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 Amazon’s new Irish facility, potential ‘rolling blackouts’ for Ireland and Cluster Power’s Romanian facility plans.

Here are this edition’s updates:

Update – 7th July 2021

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar outlines the development of data centres in Ireland. This provides both great strategic opportunities but we must be aware of their electricity demands.
Global giant Apple is seeking planning permission extension for Athenry facility with hopes of work beginning as soon as possible.
Vodafone’s entire Irish operations are now 100% powered from renewable electricity sources – including the company’s facilities.
Europe’s Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, a movement to eliminate the environmental footprint of these centres by 2030, has taken a set of proposals to the European Union.
Providing a safe, compliant, and versatile environment for storage is driving data centre growth in Ireland.

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