As Ireland transitions towards 2030 renewables targets, high levels of dispatch down continue to present a barrier to the rollout of renewables. Too often, clean energy is generated but can’t be used, slowing progress and frustrating developers.
By connecting large energy users such as data centres, Ireland can tap into additional demand that absorbs excess renewable generation. That means lower curtailment, fewer locational constraints, and a more efficient path to net zero.
In this blog we look at some of the recent policy and regulatory developments encouraging the connection and flexibility of data centres and their potential impact.
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