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What impact should electricity blackouts have on data centres?

The fear of electricity blackouts has prompted Irish authorities to set down new protocols for da...

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16.30 2 Apr 2026


What impact should electricity blackouts have on data centres?


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16.30 2 Apr 2026


The fear of electricity blackouts has prompted Irish authorities to set down new protocols for data centre operators, as the expansion is expected to increase the sector’s electricity demand to 30% in the next five years. What is the correct protocol in the event of blackouts?

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Liam Ryan, Chief Transformation & Technology and Offshore Officer at EirGrid.


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