Report from clean energy researcher finds data centre demand for electricity is inflexible where renewable energy supplies require flexibility
The growth of data centres in Ireland represents a challenge to emissions reduction targets and the security of energy supply, according to a new report from a leading energy researcher at University College Cork .
The report was conducted by Dr Paul Deane, a senior researcher in clean energy futures at UCC, and commissioned by the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament.
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