Ireland Data Center Construction Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 2.51 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 6.10 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 15.97 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Ireland Data Center Construction Market Analysis
The Ireland Data Center Construction Market size is estimated at USD 2.51 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 6.10 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.97% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
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 Market Trends
The IT and Telecom Segment is Expected to Have Significant Market Share
- The Irish data center construction market is being driven by the increasing use of cloud services among major enterprises due to technological advancements. An industry survey suggests that a 10% increase in cloud adoption by the Irish public sector could yield economic benefits of EUR 473 million (USD 558 million) annually.
- As of June 2023, Irish businesses focused on long-term growth and resilience, notably channeling investments into technology. A Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) survey highlights that 74% of Ireland's major corporations view cloud technology as a key long-term investment.
- In terms of telecom growth, most mobile networks accessible to the general public rely heavily on 4G technology, underpinned by a 4G core. In December 2023, Three Ireland initiated trials for its cutting-edge 5G network, specifically tailored to empower corporate clients with advanced technologies and IT systems. This trial marks the debut of the 5G standalone network in Ireland. The technology is poised for substantial growth, fueling a surge in the country's data storage needs.
- In May 2024, Vodafone announced its intention to introduce 5G standalone (5G SA) services in Northern Ireland. This initiative hinges on the approval of its proposed GBP 15 billion (USD 19 billion) merger with Three Ireland in the United Kingdom. Vodafone highlighted that its 5G SA network aims to support various segments in rural Northern Ireland, such as healthcare, education, and agriculture.
- The growing demand for data in the market is expected to increase the need for data centers in the coming years. This surge in data storage demand is expected to boost the prospects of regional data center construction firms.
Tier 3 is Expected to Hold the Major Share in the Country
- In 2023, there were around 31 data centers in Ireland with Tier 3 certification, with a cumulative IT load capacity of 391.3 MW. Reliability and affordability are the major factors driving the demand for Tier 3 data centers in the country. The Tier 3 segment is projected to register an annual growth rate of 9.1% to reach around 1,000 MW by 2030.
- In 2023, Dublin was the leading location for Tier 3 certified data centers. Digital Realty Trust Inc. (Interxion) had the highest IT load capacity of 61.6 MW across eight facilities. Equinix Inc. followed with 55.71 MW distributed over five facilities. Cyrus One Inc. operated a single facility with a 54 MW IT load. K2 STRATEGIC PTE. LTD (Kuok Group) managed 48.72 MW across three facilities, while BT Communications Limited (BT Group PLC) ran a single facility with a 20 MW load. Other companies in the market held smaller shares.
- During the study period, Dublin is set to see the construction of about six data center facilities, all meticulously designed to adhere to Tier 3 standards. These strategic facilities are expected to add over 600 MW of IT load capacity to the region.
- Several key players plan to invest in data centers during the study period. These include K2 STRATEGIC PTE. LTD (Kuok Group) with a planned investment of 8 MW, Cyrus One Inc. with 20 MW, EdgeConneX Inc. (EQT Infrastructure) with 7 MW, and Echelon Data Centres with a substantial investment of 300 MW. These developments in the Irish market are expected to amplify the demand for Tier 3 certified data centers. This heightened demand, particularly within the Tier 3 category, is expected to fuel the necessity for data center construction services in the coming years.
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
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Mercury Engineering
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Jacobs Engineering Group
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Arup
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AECOM Ireland Limited
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Turner & Townsend
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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
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.
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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 2.51 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 15.97% to reach USD 6.10 billion by 2030.
What is the current Ireland Data Center Construction Market size?
In 2024, the Ireland Data Center Construction Market size is expected to reach USD 2.51 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 2023?
In 2023, the Ireland Data Center Construction Market size was estimated at USD 2.11 billion. The report covers the Ireland Data Center Construction Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Ireland Data Center Construction Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Ireland Data Center Construction Industry Report
Statistics for the 2024 Ireland Data Center Construction market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Ireland Data Center Construction analysis includes a market forecast outlook to for 2024 to (2024to2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
