Unlocking Irish data centres: Post-moratorium

3 March, 2026

Data CentresMarket UpdatePolicy & RegulationPermitting
When Ireland imposed a de facto moratorium on new data centres in 2021, the decision was a stark reminder of the limits of its electricity grid. Hyperscale development stalled. Under the revised framework, new facilities must now match 80% of their annual electricity demand with new renewable generation developed in Ireland, with next month marking the first opportunity for developers to submit project proposals...

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