The South Dublin County Council denied Google's ten-year planning permit to build a data storage facility due to concerns about its environmental impact and sustainability.
The council stated Google 'failed to demonstrate that the proposed use is acceptable' due to insufficient power capacity and a lack of significant on-site renewable energy.
The letter from the Irish National Trust emphasized that the facility's projected emissions would increase Ireland's national CO2 emissions by 0.44% annually, which contradicts the country's environmental commitments.
The council's objections also included a lack of clarity on Google's Power Purchase Agreements and inadequate connection to district heating, raising concerns about the overall impact on the power supply.
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