Data centre expansion a 'strategic opportunity'
Irish Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has defended the expansion of data centres, citing their economic contribution and potential for future green energy integration. This follows a report suggesting that data centre energy demand is increasing electricity costs for households.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the tension between digital infrastructure growth and energy sustainability goals in the EU.
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has defended data centre expansion, saying it is a "strategic opportunity for the Irish economy" and that carbon emissions will reduce from 2030.
The article presents both the government's economic justification and the critical findings of the Friends of the Earth report.
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