Energy

Data centres could be powered by surplus offshore wind energy under new strategy

New plan to examine the creation of green industrial parks which would see data centres and renewable energy operate alongside one another

Report states that data centres are a “prime example” of a large energy user that could be powered by surplus offshore wind energy. Picture: Getty

Data centres could be co-located alongside landing points for offshore wind farms in new, green energy industrial parks under fresh government proposals.

‘Powering Prosperity: Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy’ was produced by the department of enterprise and covers 2024 and 2025, with a view to reaching more ambitious offshore wind targets in 2030.

The strategy will help Ireland develop a world class offshore wind economy, with the ambition of reaching 7 gigawatts (GW) of electricity ...