Irish Government Approves LEAP Initiative for Renewable Energy-Powered Data Centers
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The Irish government has approved the Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP), which aims to manage energy-intensive sectors like data centers while promoting sustainability. The initiative includes the creation of Green Energy Parks to colocate data centers with renewable energy sources, focusing on significant capacities post-2030. Although a moratorium on new data center builds in Dublin was partially lifted, developments must meet stringent renewable energy requirements, sparking mixed reactions regarding the plan's effectiveness.

Jan 15, 2026, 9:06 AM