爱尔兰数据中心现在使用该国22%的电力,威胁电网稳定和气候目标。 Irish data centers now use 22% of the nation’s power, threatening grid stability and climate goals.

爱尔兰的数据中心对于其数字经济至关重要,占GDP的13%,现在消耗了该国22%的电力 — — 远远高于欧盟平均水平 — — 电网和威胁气候目标。 Ireland’s data centres, vital to its digital economy and contributing 13% to GDP, now consume 22% of the nation’s electricity—far above the EU average—straining the grid and threatening climate goals. 预测显示,到2030年,他们可以使用30%的电力,从而引发关于可持续性和依赖化石燃料备份的警告。 Projections show they could use 30% of electricity by 2030, prompting warnings over sustainability and reliance on fossil fuel backups. 虽然政府计划升级电网和制定新战略, 但专家怀疑他们能否及时满足需求。 While the government plans grid upgrades and a new strategy, experts doubt they’ll meet demand in time. 一个试点项目将废物热重新用于温暖的建筑物,但有限的基础设施阻碍了更广泛的使用。 A pilot project repurposes waste heat to warm buildings, but limited infrastructure hinders wider use. 工业领导人警告说,拖延有可能失去技术投资和全球竞争力。 Industry leaders caution that delays risk losing tech investment and global competitiveness.