FEATURE: IRELAND SUSTAINABILITY valuable for cloud computing, telecommunications and quantum applications.
At the same time, Ireland is emerging as a testbed for advanced cooling solutions. With its mild climate, engineering know-how and access to renewable energy, the country is ideal for developing nextgeneration cooling methods like liquid immersion and hybrid systems. These innovations could be pivotal in reducing the energy intensity of everything from data centres to chip manufacturing facilities.
Collaboration at the core
What truly fuels this progress is Ireland’ s deeply collaborative ecosystem. The strategy is built on a strong tradition of partnership between government agencies like IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, worldclass universities, global tech leaders and fast-moving local innovators.
This tight-knit network has resulted in a self-sufficient life cycle: investment drives research, attracting talent, strengthening supply chains and accelerating innovation. That model is paying off.
Ireland is in the top three European destinations for semiconductor-related foreign direct investment, both in terms of capital and job creation. The sector employs over 20,000 people in high-value roles and contributes more than € 13 billion annually in exports. It’ s fast becoming a cornerstone of Ireland’ s tech economy and a key component of its national energy and climate strategy.
The road ahead
The semiconductor industry is undergoing massive shifts, driven by global tensions, supply chain restructuring and surging demand for computing power. In this era of transformation, Ireland is making a confident bet that countries that lead on climate will lead on technology too.
Through the Silicon Island strategy, Ireland offers more than a plan for growing its chip sector. It’ s presenting a blueprint for building a semiconductor industry that’ s aligned with the environmental demands of the 21st century. And in doing so, it’ s carving out a leadership role in the global transition to a sustainable future. p
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