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Ireland wind PPA — Dublin saturates, the west opens up

Data centers already consume 21% of Ireland's electricity. Dublin froze new connections until 2028. But the west (Galway, Mayo) offers 6 GW of onshore wind available via PPA at €70–90/MWh.

TSO

EirGrid

Annual surplus

2.8 TWh

PPA price

70–90 €/MWh

Capital

Dublin

Surplus hotspots

  • Galway (onshore wind)
  • Mayo (onshore wind)
  • Cork (offshore wind)

Data center hubs

  • Dublin (DUB1–8 — frozen)
  • Cork
  • Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is the Dublin moratorium permanent?+

No, EirGrid plans to lift it in 2028 after the North-South 400 kV reinforcement.

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