Central Statistics Office
Coverage of Central Statistics Office in the Nexus archive.
- Irish datacenters now guzzle 23% of the country's electricity
Datacenters in Ireland now consume 23% of the country's electricity, up 10% in 2025 despite a moratorium on new Dublin grid connections. The Central Statistics Office reports their usage tripled between 2019 and 2025, prompting stricter regulations requiring backup power systems. Protests against datacenters have emerged due to their high energy demands.
- ‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says
Datacentres in Ireland consumed 22% of the country’s electricity last year, increasing household bills. A study suggests this energy demand pattern could spread across Europe, with the US and UK using 6% for similar purposes.
- ‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says
Datacentres in Ireland consumed 22% of the country’s electricity last year, increasing household electricity bills. This pattern could replicate across Europe, according to a report comparing Ireland’s usage to 6% in the US and UK.