Pure Data Centres Group, in partnership with AVK, has launched a large-scale data centre microgrid at its Dublin campus. The microgrid features a 110MW on-site deployment, designed to address grid limitations in Ireland and support potential future regional expansions.
The microgrid provides dispatchable power to support data centre operations without immediate reliance on the national grid. It comprises three interconnected energy centres, each capable of generating up to 30MW, alongside an integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to enhance operational efficiency and energy reliability.
With data centre development in Europe often constrained by grid capacity, this deployment offers a model that could be applied in other markets, including Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. By enabling phased delivery, the microgrid can help reduce pressure on national grids while supporting technological deployments such as cloud computing and AI.
The microgrid is designed to support long-term grid connections and the integration of renewable energy. It provides an alternative approach for data centres facing energy limitations, allowing scalable operations and improved energy management.
Through this project, Pure DC and AVK aim to provide a framework for data centre infrastructure that balances on-site energy provision with broader operational and sustainability considerations.
