Data centres and loss of Moneypoint could spark energy crisis

A report to be published by Eirgrid this week states that there is a surplus of electricity generation capacity at the moment, but that this is set to change dramatically over the next seven years

Moneypoint power station

The growing number of data centres and the closure of Moneypoint power station means Ireland is at risk of not having enough electricity to meet demand by 2026, according to a stark new report to be published by Eirgrid this week.

The report, which has been seen by The Sunday Business Post, states that there is a surplus of electricity generation capacity at the moment, but that this is set to change dramatically ...