Equinix pilots hydrogen power generators in Dublin data centre

Equinix data centre in Dublin. Image: Equinix

‘If this pilot delivers what we expect, it adds real momentum to Ireland’s decarbonisation story,’ said Equinix’s Irish head Peter Lantry.

Global data centre giant Equinix is testing its first hydrogen-powered back-up units in Ireland.

The 12-week pilot programme will test two hydrogen power generators developed by UK clean energy company GeoPura situated at Equinix’s DB3 data centre in Dublin’s Blanchardstown. The units are currently being used to support cooling systems within the facility.

The pilot is in conjunction with GeoPura and ESB – which owns one of the units. A similar joint project between ESB and Microsoft was launched in 2024.