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The battle for megawatts: why restricting data centers is a strategic mistake
In Ireland, data centers consume nearly a quarter of the country’s electricity. New grid connections around Dublin were effectively frozen for three years.
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In Ireland, data centers consume nearly a quarter of the country’s electricity. New grid connections around Dublin were effectively frozen for three years. Under revised rules , new projects must provide generation or storage capacity onsite or nearby. Amsterdam previously imposed a moratorium on new facilities, while Frankfurt regulates their location through zoning.
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