The Host in Ireland Q3 report update includes technical input and qualification from Bitpower to examine the opportunities and risks associated with the digital asset hosting industry in Ireland. Download the 2018 Q3 Update Report to Learn More: Openings of several new large facilities, most notably by Facebook who are live at their Clonee campus A total of 48 data centres in Ireland, with 540 MW of grid-connected power capacity. New Hyperscale and Build to Suit facilities completed and live in Q3 Renewable energy industry associations such as the Irish Wind Energy Association have identified an ambitious target of 70% renewable electricity by 2030 A government-backed scheme (SEAI EXEED) to help companies adopt a systematic approach to efficient design With energy use in data centres continuing to attract attention across all regions, it is likely to double in the next 4-5 years