Data centers drain Ireland’s power grid, add their own fossil fuel-powered generators

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REGULATORS: “Sorry lads out of power, you’ll have to get your own”
DCs: “Not a problem!”
(black clouds billowing forth)
REGULATORS: “oh no”
The government worries Ireland may lose its position as Europe’s top data center location. Frankfurt in Germany is currently second but has similar power problems, exacerbated by recent AI demand.

it’s so weird how this keeps happening, but the corporations behind it claim to be sustainable and people keep believing it
- i don't think they really want to ditch that tax haven sector
Erin go Bleagh.