Artificial intelligence (AI) workloads are surging, environmental regulations are changing, and the continued use of traditional diesel backup generators is increasingly problematic and complex. Management firm Goldman Sachs projects a staggering 165% increase in data center power demand by 2030, mainly driven by AI applications. This unprecedented growth, stricter emissions regulations, and corporate environmental commitments are practically demanding innovative and responsible backup power solutions.
This white paper explores the potential of hydrogen fuel cells as a zero on-site emission power solution for data centers, addressing both their technical feasibility and broader impact on energy resilience. Vertiv examines fuel cell fundamentals and the steps required to integrate fuel cells into data center backup systems.
