Hydrogen’s Hurdles, Fuel Cells’ Rise in Data Center Power
Hydrogen fuel cells are emerging as a potential backup power solution for data centers, particularly in Europe, driven by the increasing demand from AI workloads. While companies like Innio Jenbacher offer hydrogen engines and NorthC Datacenters has implemented fuel cell systems, broader adoption faces significant hurdles. These include the high cost of hydrogen production, limited infrastructure for distribution and storage, and a lack of strong regulatory mandates, especially in the US. AI
IMPACT Accelerates the need for robust backup power solutions for data centers, potentially driving adoption of hydrogen fuel cells.