ANALYSIS | Why hydrogen could play a major role in backing up power-hungry data centres

Proponents argue that this infrastructure needs a more stable source of power than can be provided by intermittent renewable energy

ECL's first data centre powered by hydrogen fuel cells and batteries
ECL's first data centre powered by hydrogen fuel cells and batteriesPhoto: ECL
Published 11 August 2025, 07:47Updated 11 August 2025, 11:04
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