A look at the data center economy of Ireland, which had 82 data centers in 2023, amid concerns about rolling blackouts due to pressure on the electrical grid (Jessica Traynor/The Guardian)

Jessica Traynor / The Guardian:

A look at the data center economy of Ireland, which had 82 data centers in 2023, amid concerns about rolling blackouts due to pressure on the electrical grid  —  Datacentres are part of Ireland’s vision of itself as a tech hub.  There are now more than 80, using vast amounts of electricity.