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Irish data centres now consume 23% of the country's electricity
Data centres in Ireland now account for 23% of the country's total electricity consumption, according to new figures reported by The Register. The surge has raised serious concerns about energy security and grid capacity as major tech companies including Google, Meta and Amazon continue expanding their Irish infrastructure. The trend is intensifying debate over whether further data centre development should be restricted.
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