Google data centre proposal rejected by South Dublin County Council for not meeting sustainability requirements
It has been revealed that the local council has rejected Google Ireland's plan to build a new data center at Grange Castle Business Park in south Dublin, Ireland, citing the growing power usage of data centers in Ireland and a lack of power to allocate to Google.
Google plan for new data center rejected in face of electricity supply pinch – The Irish Times
Google refused permission to build new Dublin data center
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/google-dublin-data-centre-planning-permission-ireland-refused-grange-castle
Google Refused Permission to Build Data Center Near Dublin - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-27/google-refused-permission-to-build-data-center-near-dublin
As of summer 2023, Ireland, with a population of approximately 5.2 million, has 82 data centers, 14 more are under construction, and plans to build 40 more have been approved. Data centers consume a lot of electricity, and they are expected to account for about 21% of total consumption in 2023, and this figure is expected to reach 27% by 2028.
Dublin is already home to Google's European headquarters and two data centers . Google had planned to build eight data center halls on a new 50-acre site, but South Dublin County Council rejected the plan, citing 'existing capacity limitations on the electricity grid and a lack of renewable energy to power the data centers' as the main reasons.
Google has set a goal of running its data centers on carbon-free energy by 2030, and its new construction plans also state that it will be able to run its data centers on 80% renewable energy by 2030. However, Parliament rejected the application, citing a lack of transparency in Google's power purchase agreements in Ireland and a lack of details about the impact the facility would have on the electricity supply once it begins operations.
Additionally, the council explained that the site does not comply with the existing green infrastructure protection regime (streams and hedgerows), the green space ratio set by the council, or other objectives of the County Development Plan.
Google employs more than 5,000 people in Ireland and the new data center would create 800 jobs, with an additional 50 created immediately after it was operational. Google also planned to build offices and a high street around the data center.
The rules give Google one month to appeal the parliament's decision. A Google spokesman declined to comment when contacted by media.
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