Pure Data Centers Group (Pure DC), a London-based, privately owned hyperscale developer and operator, has deployed Europe’s first large-scale, on-site 110 MW microgrid at its Dublin campus, aimed at supporting early-phase operational resilience for data center development. The project, delivered in collaboration with AVK, a data center and AI infrastructure power solutions provider, allows for dispatchable power during initial site operations before full connection to the national electricity grid.
According to a press release, the microgrid forms part of a broader hybrid energy strategy for the campus, combining grid-supplied electricity with on-site generation infrastructure. Over time, Pure DC plans for the campus to operate in coordination with national grid electricity, enhancing flexibility, system stability, and resilience. A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is integrated to manage load fluctuations, improve response times, and support the eventual integration of renewable energy.
Gary Wojtaszek, Executive Chairman and interim CEO, Pure DC, said, “This microgrid proves that even the most constrained markets can unlock new digital capacity, giving Ireland the opportunity to lead Europe’s next chapter of AI infrastructure. The future of AI infrastructure will be built where energy and compute come together and that’s exactly what we’re building at Pure.”
Ben Pritchard, CEO, AVK, said “This project demonstrates how carefully designed onsite energy infrastructure can complement national energy planning frameworks. This microgrid has the capability to revolutionise the data center power race as we know it — providing a complementary solution that will ease gridlock and pave the way for greater take-up of AI and cloud.”
Tom O’Leary, Mayor, Fingal County Council, said, “Fingal wants to remain a champion for breakthrough technologies, but we also understand that progress must be delivered in a way that is climate‑friendly, resilient and aligned with Ireland’s energy transition.”
Pure DC says that the microgrid model could be replicated across Europe, with Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK identified as target markets for similar deployments. The initiative underscores the role of on-site energy systems in enabling AI and cloud infrastructure where national grid capacity is limited or phased. Additional infrastructure supports environmental efficiency and future decarbonisation, including rainwater harvesting, on-site water treatment, and the capacity to accommodate incremental changes in fuel composition such as hydrogen blending.