Google wins approval to expand Dublin data center

An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved Google's appeal to build a third data center building of 72,400 sqm at its Grange Castle Business Park campus in Dublin. The permission comes with conditions, including evidence of power purchase agreements and renewable fuel for backup generators.

• New building covers 72,400 sqm, the third data center on Google's Dublin campus
• South Dublin County Council rejected the plan in August 2024 over grid capacity concerns
• Google says it secured the necessary grid connection back in 2021
• The company has invested around €500 million in the Grange Castle site