New Rules for Irish Data Centres

New Rules for Irish Data Centres

Following concerns that Irish data centre facilities could contribute to blackouts, Ireland energy regulator has issued new regulations for connecting data centres to the country’s electricity grid. All future connections will depend on location, the ability to use back-up generators and the ability to reduce power consumption when requested. The guidance will “provide clarity” for…

New £61m Manchester data centre approved

Plans for a £61m data centre in Salford have been approved with a potential 2022 start for construction. California-based data infrastructure firm Equinix is behind the scheme which would be its fifth data centre in the Greater Manchester area. It will be located in the Agecroft Commerce Park and see a warehouse retrofitted to accommodate…