"Data centres across the country swallow more than 20pc of the electricity on the grid, while the average use of data centres in other European countries is about 4pc."
"The Government and energy suppliers need to get inventive to address the high electricity prices faced by Irish consumers."
"Data centres are now here to stay, as they appreciate Ireland's stable political system and lack of overheating."
Irish consumers are facing some of the highest electricity prices in Europe, prompting a need for innovative solutions from the Government and energy suppliers. Recent radio ads have targeted farmers and businesses to reduce electricity use during peak times. This approach seems contradictory given that data centres consume over 20% of the electricity on the grid, significantly higher than the 4% average in other European countries. Despite concerns, data centres are expected to continue growing in Ireland due to favorable conditions.
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