New hydrogen power unit trialled at Dublin data centre
Equinix has launched a 12-week pilot program in Dublin using hydrogen-powered generators to provide clean backup energy for its data center cooling systems. The project, conducted in collaboration with ESB, aims to test zero-emission alternatives to traditional diesel generators to address Ireland's growing energy grid constraints.
Why it matters
As data centers consume an increasing share of national electricity, finding sustainable, scalable backup power solutions is critical for the industry's environmental compliance.
Data centre company Equinix has trialled a new hydrogen power unit at one of its data centres in Blanchardstown, Dublin.
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