Microsoft innovates with sustainable hydrogen pilot project in Ireland
- REDAÇÃO H2RADAR
- Apr 1
- 1 min read
Microsoft, in partnership with ESB, is leading an innovative pilot project to power its data center in Dublin, Ireland, with zero-emission hydrogen energy. For the first time, Hydrogen Fuel Cells will be used to power a Microsoft data center in Europe, providing up to 250 kW of clean power to the Microsoft campus for eight weeks.
The system developed converts stored, sustainable hydrogen into electricity, with the only byproduct being pure water. This advancement represents a viable alternative to traditional diesel generators, eliminating carbon emissions and harmful air pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. In addition to reducing environmental impacts, this technology shows promise for decarbonizing the data center industry.
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The initiative is part of a series of projects that ESB plans to conduct between 2024 and 2025, exploring the versatility of hydrogen fuel cell technology. In addition, Microsoft has been expanding its investments in renewable energy, contributing to the reduction of the technology sector’s carbon footprint.
In 2022, the company announced new contracts to develop more than 900 megawatts of onshore wind and solar power in Ireland, strengthening its commitment to the energy transition. These efforts are essential to achieving the goals set out in the Irish government’s Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) for 2030.
The partnership between Microsoft and ESB highlights the potential of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source and reinforces the role of technological innovation in the quest for a cleaner, more efficient future.
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