Research has found that data processing accounts for 21% of our electricity, compared to just 4% in the US
The UN is calling Ireland a "cautionary" tale for data centres use of energy.
Research has found that data processing accounts for 21% of our electricity, compared to just 4% in the US
The UN predicts in the next few years that figure will grow over 30% due to AI, which would make Ireland the 11th highest energy using country in the world.
Meanwhile, Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has branded data centres as a strategic opportunity.

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