Data centre electricity usage jumped by more than 30 per cent in 2022 compared to the previous year, the CSO said. There are roughly 70 data centres in operation in Ireland, with another 30 in planning. This compares to around 2.2 million homes using metered electricity. While data centre electricity usage has grown significantly, the opposite is true of homes. In 2022, urban homes reduced their usage by 10 per cent, with rural homes using 9% less than the year before.

Source: The Herald June 17, 2023 15:46 UTC