Ireland Data Center Construction Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2031)

The Ireland Data Center Construction Market Report is Segmented by Tier Type (Tier 1 and 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4), Data Center Size (Small, Medium, Large, Massive, and Mega), Infrastructure (Cooling Infrastructure (Air-Based Cooling, Liquid-Based Cooling, and Evaporative Cooling), Power Infrastructure (UPS Systems, Generators, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), Racks and Cabinets, Servers, Networking Equipment, Physical Security Infrastructure, Design and Consulting Services, and Other Infrastructure), and End User ( IT and Telecommunication, BFSI, Government, Healthcare, and Other End Users). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Ireland Data Center Construction Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2031)

Ireland Data Center Construction Market Size

Ireland Data Center Construction Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2031
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2031
Market Size (2025) USD 2.91 Billion
Market Size (2031) USD 7.08 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2031) 15.97 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Ireland Data Center Construction Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Ireland Data Center Construction Market Analysis

The Ireland Data Center Construction Market size is estimated at USD 2.91 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 7.08 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 15.97% during the forecast period (2025-2031).

Key drivers fueling the demand for data centers in the country include rising SME adoption of cloud computing, stringent government mandates on local data security, and increased investments from domestic entities.

  • The upcoming IT load capacity of the Irish data center construction market is expected to reach 1,356 MW by 2030.
  • The country's construction of raised floor area is expected to increase by 4.8 million sq. ft by 2030.
  • The country's total number of racks to be installed is expected to reach 243k units by 2030.
  • Close to 15 submarine cable systems are connecting Ireland, and many are under construction. In 2023, the IRIS submarine cable was launched and became operational in March of the same year. Farice's third cable connects Iceland with Dublin, ensuring reliable digital communication across the northwest Atlantic.

Ireland Data Center Construction Industry Overview

The Irish data center construction market is fairly consolidated, with significant companies such as Mercury Engineering, Jacobs Engineering Group, Arup, AECOM Ireland Limited, and Turner & Townsend.

  • In 2024: K2 STRATEGIC PTE. LTD (Kuok Group) announced plans for a new facility in Dublin. The facility, named DUBLIN 6 CITYWEST, has received approval and is set to be located in South Dublin. This facility will boast an IT load capacity of 8 MW.

Ireland Data Center Construction Market Leaders

  1. Mercury Engineering

  2. Jacobs Engineering Group

  3. Arup

  4. AECOM Ireland Limited

  5. Turner & Townsend

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Ireland Data Center Construction Market News

  • January 2024: Echelon Data Centres constructed its DUB20 facility in Arklow, County Wicklow. The facility is anticipated to have an initial IT load capacity of 90 MW (Phase-1) during the study period.
  • January 2024: Echelon Data Centres planned to offer 150 MW of IT capacity at its DUB30 facility in Kish, County Wicklow. The facility has plans for 90 MW of IT load across three buildings, with an additional 60 MW of land in the pipeline awaiting planning approval. The initial phase is slated for completion within the study period.

Ireland Data Center Construction Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions And Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • 2.1 Research Framework
  • 2.2 Secondary Research
  • 2.3 Primary Research
  • 2.4 Data Triangulation and Insight Generation

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHT

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Dynamics
    • 4.2.1 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1.1 Increasing Investments in Cloud Technologies, Fueled by the Growing Adoption of AI, are Driving the Demand for Data Centers in the Irish Market.
    • 4.2.1.2 The Ireland government's digital initiatives have fueled a surge in the demand for data centers.
    • 4.2.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.2.1 Ongoing Power Constraints in the Country are Hampering the Growth of Data Centers.
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 Key Ireland Data Center Construction Statistics
    • 4.4.1 Number of Data Centers In the Ireland, 2022 and 2023
    • 4.4.2 Data Center Under Construction in the Ireland, In MW, 2024 - 2029
    • 4.4.3 Average Capex and Opex For the Ireland Data Center Construction
    • 4.4.4 Data Center Power Capacity Absorption In MW, Selected Cities, Ireland, 2022 and 2023
    • 4.4.5 The top CAPEX spenders on Data center infrastructure in the Ireland.

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Market Segmentation - By Infrastructure
    • 5.1.1 Market Segmentation - By Electrical Infrastructure
    • 5.1.1.1 Power Distribution Solution
    • 5.1.1.1.1 PDU - Basic and Smart - Metered and Switched solutions
    • 5.1.1.1.2 Transfer Switches
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1 Static
    • 5.1.1.1.2.2 Automatic (ATS)
    • 5.1.1.1.3 Switchgear
    • 5.1.1.1.3.1 Low-voltage
    • 5.1.1.1.3.2 Medium-voltage
    • 5.1.1.1.4 Power Panels and Components
    • 5.1.1.1.5 Other Power Panels and Components
    • 5.1.1.2 Power Backup Solutions
    • 5.1.1.2.1 UPS
    • 5.1.1.2.2 Generators
    • 5.1.1.3 Service - Design and Consulting, Integration, Support, and Maintenance
    • 5.1.2 Market Segmentation - By Mechanical Infrastructure
    • 5.1.2.1 Cooling Systems
    • 5.1.2.1.1 Immersion Cooling
    • 5.1.2.1.2 Direct-to-chip Cooling
    • 5.1.2.1.3 Rear Door Heat Exchanger
    • 5.1.2.1.4 In-row and In-rack Cooling
    • 5.1.2.2 Racks
    • 5.1.2.3 Other Mechanical Infrastructure
    • 5.1.3 General Construction
  • 5.2 Market Segmentation - By Tier Type
    • 5.2.1 Tier 1 and 2
    • 5.2.2 Tier 3
    • 5.2.3 Tier 4
  • 5.3 Market Segmentation - By End User
    • 5.3.1 Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
    • 5.3.2 IT and Telecommunications
    • 5.3.3 Government and Defense
    • 5.3.4 Healthcare
    • 5.3.5 Other End Users

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Mercury Engineering
    • 6.1.2 Jacobs Engineering Group
    • 6.1.3 Arup
    • 6.1.4 AECOM Ireland Limited
    • 6.1.5 Turner & Townsend
    • 6.1.6 BAM Ireland
    • 6.1.7 Collen Construction
    • 6.1.8 Mace Group
    • 6.1.9 Kirby Group Engineering
    • 6.1.10 John Sisk & Son Ltd
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. INVESTMENTS ANALYSIS

8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

9. ABOUT US

  • 9.1 Industries Covered
  • 9.2 Illustrative List of Clients in the Industry
  • 9.3 Our Customized Research Capabilities
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Ireland Data Center Construction Industry Segmentation

Data center construction combines physical processes used to construct a data center facility. It chains construction standards with data center operational environment requirements.

The Irish data center construction market is segmented by infrastructure (electrical infrastructure (power distribution solution (PDU, transfer switches, switchgear, power panels, and components)), power backup solution (UPS and generators), service, design, and consulting, integration, and support and maintenance)), (mechanical infrastructure (cooling systems (immersion cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, rear door heat exchanger, and in-row and in-rack cooling)), racks, and other mechanical infrastructure)), general construction)), tier type (Tier 1 and 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4), and end user (banking, financial services and insurance, IT and telecommunication, government, defense, healthcare, and other end users). The market size and forecasts are provided in value (USD) for all the above segments.

Market Segmentation - By Infrastructure Market Segmentation - By Electrical Infrastructure Power Distribution Solution PDU - Basic and Smart - Metered and Switched solutions
Transfer Switches Static
Automatic (ATS)
Switchgear Low-voltage
Medium-voltage
Power Panels and Components
Other Power Panels and Components
Power Backup Solutions UPS
Generators
Service - Design and Consulting, Integration, Support, and Maintenance
Market Segmentation - By Mechanical Infrastructure Cooling Systems Immersion Cooling
Direct-to-chip Cooling
Rear Door Heat Exchanger
In-row and In-rack Cooling
Racks
Other Mechanical Infrastructure
General Construction
Market Segmentation - By Tier Type Tier 1 and 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Market Segmentation - By End User Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
IT and Telecommunications
Government and Defense
Healthcare
Other End Users
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Ireland Data Center Construction Market Research Faqs

How big is the Ireland Data Center Construction Market?

The Ireland Data Center Construction Market size is expected to reach USD 2.91 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 15.97% to reach USD 7.08 billion by 2031.

What is the current Ireland Data Center Construction Market size?

In 2025, the Ireland Data Center Construction Market size is expected to reach USD 2.91 billion.

Who are the key players in Ireland Data Center Construction Market?

Mercury Engineering, Jacobs Engineering Group, Arup, AECOM Ireland Limited and Turner & Townsend are the major companies operating in the Ireland Data Center Construction Market.

What years does this Ireland Data Center Construction Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Ireland Data Center Construction Market size was estimated at USD 2.45 billion. The report covers the Ireland Data Center Construction Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Ireland Data Center Construction Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031.

Ireland Data Center Construction Industry Report

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