Hydrogen emerges as a key energy solution for data centres

Hydrogen Europe and the Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers have published a new practical guide outlining how hydrogen can support the growing energy needs of Europe’s data centres. The report - announced during the European Hydrogen Week 2026 - highlights hydrogen’s potential to provide low-carbon backup power, enhance grid flexibility and strengthen energy security. It focuses on three key questions for operators, developers and investors: when will hydrogen be available, where will it be available, and at what price? A successful 3 MW demonstration using 100% hydrogen in April 2026 confirmed the technology’s readiness, while infrastructure availability, costs and regulatory barriers remain key challenges for large-scale deployment. The guide recommends integrating hydrogen production, renewable energy, battery storage and data centres into interconnected digital energy hubs. With hydrogen infrastructure development most advanced in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, coordinated planning and investment will be essential to unlock hydrogen’s role in Europe’s expanding digital economy.  

Read the press release or consult the report.