US-based Vantage Data Centers has set out plans to enter the Irish market with a €1bn (£859m) new data centre campus in Dublin, measuring 405,000 sq ft.
The “hyperscale” data centre provider will invest more than €1bn over multiple development phases. The campus, called Dub1, will be built on 22 acres at Profile Park, Grange Castle.
The first two phases will consist of one 32-megawatt facility and one 20MW facility, with the first expected to be operational in late 2024. Vantage highlighted scope to add a third facility in future.
The Dub1 campus will include an on-site 100MVA multi-fuel generation plant capable of running a combination of fuels, primarily hydrotreated vegetable oil, a renewable fuel, and gas fed by Gas Networks Ireland. The generation plant will also be capable of funnelling power back to the grid, supporting power availability in the Dublin area.
Vantage plans to deploy HVO in place of conventional diesel fuel throughout its back-up generators and is aiming to obtain corporate power purchase agreements for green energy, such as biomethane from local providers. The company is leveraging HVO for 99% of its fuel requirements during the construction phase.
Dub1 will be Vantage’s 14th EMEA campus in a growing regional portfolio that spans seven countries.
Peter Byrne, chief executive at South Dublin Chamber, said: “Vantage Data Centers will not only be contributing to local employment and taxation but will be ensuring the safety of our data and future-proofing business for years to come with this major investment in technology.”
David Howson, president, EMEA at Vantage Data Centers, said: “With Dublin being one of the biggest data centre markets in the world, this expansion further solidifies Vantage’s role at the forefront of the digital infrastructure revolution and signifies the start of a strong partnership with local officials and the community.”
Jinél Fourie, director of public policy, EMEA at Vantage Data Centers, said: “Vantage is committed to environmental responsibility and is pleased that our sustainability goals, including reducing emissions, achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and maximising energy efficiency, align closely with those of the Irish government and regulatory bodies as we continue growing Ireland’s position as a leader in the digital age for cloud computing.
“As environmental technology continues to advance, including the inaugural use of a multi-fuel generation plant in Dublin, we look forward to continuing our local partnerships to explore additional solutions to enhance the local community.”
Photo by yucelyilmaz/iStock
Send feedback to Pui-Guan Man
Follow Estates Gazette
