Microsoft’s Dublin DC power plant gets the, er, green light
Unable to secure a steady supply of power from Ireland's national power grid, Microsoft has elected to build its own power plant to keep its €900 million datacenter development outside Dublin up and running.
It's no secret that datacenters use a lot of power - so much so that in some certain markets, of which Dublin is one, normal utilities may not be able to keep up during periods of peak consumption. In these circumstances datacenter operators may lean on small-scale diesel or battery supplies to make up the difference.
However, Microsoft has decided to go another route. Earlier this month, the software giant received approval to power its facilities using its own private gas-powered power plant located alongside its datacenters in Dublin's Grange Castle Business Park, according to Irish newspaperThe plant is reportedly capable of generating 170 megawatts of power from 22 generators at a cost of roughly €100 million to build.
And in the event the gas plant fails, Microsoft has also received permission to run more than 150 diesel generators at the site. So, if Microsoft's bit barns can't burn gas they'll revert to oil instead.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Taylor Swift Dublin concerts: Anxious wait for fans wanting ticketsIt'll either be a Love Story or a Cruel Summer for TaylorSwift fans anxiously waiting to secure general sale tickets for the star's Dublin gigs next year.
Consulte Mais informação »
Brit woman raped at Magaluf hotel as 2 Irish suspects are arrested at airportTWO male Irish holidaymakers have been arrested after a British woman was raped in a hotel in Magaluf. The pair were held at Palma Airport as they were preparing to board a flight to Dublin. They h…
Consulte Mais informação »
Plans to convert former boarding school into homes and a shop given green lightPlans to convert a cluster of historic buildings in the centre of Newport into homes and a new shop have been given the green light.
Consulte Mais informação »
Green light given to 97-hectare Bicker Fen solar farmBoston Borough Council gives the go-ahead for a massive 97-hectare solar farm. An eco-friendly future or a misuse of farmland?
Consulte Mais informação »
TSMC: Chip giant delays Arizona production in blow to BidenTaiwan-based TSMC says semiconductors manufacturing at its Arizona plant will no longer begin in 2024.
Consulte Mais informação »
Could a ‘bay leaf spell’ attract success and good fortune?TikTokers are using this plant-based spiritual practice to help them attract their dreams.
Consulte Mais informação »