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Empowering the Future of Wicklow GAA: Echelon’s Game-Changing Partnership

Sports Sponsorship Isn’t Always About Superstars and Big Brands – Often It’s More Important Than That   As Dublin captain James McCarthy climbed the steps of the Hogan Stand at Croke Park to lift aloft the Sam Maguire Cup, the emotion of the moment was etched into his face. Why? Well, because it was about […]


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Solar Scaling Opportunity Will Be Missed Unless Private Wire is Prioritised

‘No roof left uncovered’. That’s the call to action of the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) as it works towards Ireland’s Climate Action Plan target of having 8GW of solar energy capacity by 2030. Until recently, both the slogan and the target might have seemed wildly optimistic, yet new figures suggest a corner has been […]


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Bringing Offshore Online

Ireland will need a fair wind if 2030 offshore targets are to be met There was a tangible air of celebration in government circles earlier this month after the announcement of the results of Ireland’s first offshore wind auction. Four developers emerged with contracts to supply power from planned wind farms off the Irish coast […]


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Space age cooling in a connected world

We live in a connected world, one that is becoming more deeply connected every day. So many of our daily interactions take place online – shopping, working, socialising and, of course, reading blogs like this. If you’re using an internet-connected device then a data centre is playing a key role in what you’re doing. Of […]


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Echelon agrees sponsorship deal with Arklow Rugby Club

Echelon Data Centres is proud to announce a new partnership with Arklow RFC to support the rugby club’s remarkable efforts to grow participation in sport in Wicklow. As part of the sponsorship agreement, Echelon becomes the Arklow’s new shirt sponsor for 2023, with a view to extending the deal for a longer period of time. […]


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Talking Technocentralism – The role of data centres in a more sustainable future

The need for data centres to operate sustainably is not a new concept but it has certainly become a more pressing imperative in recent years. Data centre businesses are more conscious of their responsibilities to the communities in which they operate, while customers are acutely aware of carbon footprint and the need to play a […]


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Echelon Data Centres announces €1.5m joint sponsorship agreement with Wicklow GAA

Echelon Data Centres and the home builder Beakonshaw have agreed a €1.5m joint sponsorship deal with Wicklow GAA to support the development of players and grow participation in Gaelic games in the county. As part of a five-year partnership, Wicklow’s home ground in Aughrim will be named Echelon Park Aughrim, while both Echelon and Beakonshaw […]


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Can we Continue to Power Data Centres and Claim Sustainability?

There is an average of three devices for every human on the planet, and the number’s growing exponentially. Most of these devices rely on cloud communications, built upon platforms that comprise sophisticated software and hardware systems networked across regions. Technology companies utilise data centres to provide the backbone for all the internet and cloud services […]


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Supporting The Grid – Data Centres As Good Grid Citizens

In 2021, we learnt that the Irish grid is facing real and immediate problems of security of supply. Simply put, a lack of investment in grid infrastructure allied with a lack of reasonable forward planning has meant that, at peak times, there must be a real concern over its ability to meet growing demand. Immediately, […]


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DUB10 – Delivery of 110kV GIS Substation Ahead of Schedule

Construction work continues on our DUB10 site (Clondalkin) delivery of our onsite substation is ahead of schedule. This piece of infrastructure, when complete, will be handed over to ESB allowing them to supply power to the site.


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