European data center firm Pure is launching a microgrid at its campus in Dublin, Ireland.

Pure Data Centres (Pure DC) and power firm AVK this week announced the launch of a 110MW on-site microgrid, developed to support early‑phase site operational resilience.

Located within Pure DC’s Dublin campus, the companies billed the project as Europe’s first large-scale microgrid. The on‑site energy system will provide the opportunity for dispatchable capacity to support data center operations in early phases ahead of a full grid connection.

Pure DC’s microgrid will be comprised of three interconnected energy centers, with each building generating up to 30MW of power. Energy Centre 1 (EC1) and EC2 will be fully operational by the end of 2026, followed by EC3 at a later stage.

Pure DC’s executive chairman and interim CEO, Gary Wojtaszek, said: “The biggest barrier to deploying AI infrastructure in Europe today isn’t technology — it’s power. 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.”

Located in the Ballycoolin area of Dublin, DUB01 has been operational since 2024. The site is designed to deliver 54MW across three data centers: DUB01 (14MW), DUB02 (24MW), DUB03 (16MW). In 2023, the company acquired an additional 25 acres west of the site, enabling a future expansion of 90MW, subject to permitting and power.

The campus uses VK’s microgrid technology for on-site power generation, and is intended to operate as part of a hybrid energy configuration, combining grid‑supplied electricity with on‑site generation.

The system is engineered to accommodate incremental changes in fuel composition, including hydrogen blending, supporting future decarbonization of the gas network in line with national policy developments.

The design includes Combined Heat and Power (CHP) capability to enable heat recovery for district heating networks, and a battery energy storage system (BESS).

Ben Pritchard, CEO, AVK-SEG, said: “We are delighted to have worked with Pure DC to deliver this groundbreaking project. While several microgrids are already in operation in the US, until today, there have been none of these deployments in Europe. This project demonstrates how carefully designed on-site energy infrastructure can complement national energy planning frameworks. “

The Mayor of Fingal County Council, Councilor Tom O’Leary, added: “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. That’s why this project is so important. A microgrid that can generate and manage its own power, supports future integration into the national grid, integrates renewable energy, enables storage, and trials new low‑carbon fuels like biomethane – this is innovation with purpose”.

Pure says it has more than 1GW of capacity live or under development,