Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I chat with Ciaran Flanagan, VP and Global Head of Datacenter Solutions at Siemens, about the evolving role of data centres in tackling climate change and driving the energy transition.

We explore how data centres, once seen as energy-hungry giants, are now leading the charge in renewable energy adoption, grid stability, and decarbonisation. Ciaran shares insights on digital twin technology, the economic impact of data centres in Ireland, and how AI is transforming data centre sustainability.

Key topics include:
• Data centres as catalysts for renewable energy
• Using digital twins to cut emissions and optimise design
• The promise and challenges of AI in data centres
• The regulatory shift towards sustainable data infrastructure

If you’re a business leader, sustainability professional, or just curious about how data centres are evolving for a net-zero world, this episode’s for you.

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