Hydrogen fuel cells are beginning to master the consumer electronics market, they have an active interest in the largest car manufacturers. According to Microsoft representatives , fuel cells could be an important component of the system power data centers.
The company proposes to replace the backup power supply and fuel cell generators, converting gaseous fuels into electricity. As fuel may be used organic waste products, natural gas or hydrogen. Natural gas is a kind of alternative energy supplies electricity for critical server , according to the authors study . If instead of traditional lines, which are frequently affected by weather conditions, use of low pressure gas which is fed by fuel bred in the vicinity of server hardware elements, it is possible to protect the system against power outages. Security of gas supply in this case, which is fed by an underground pipeline - is the care of the gas company.
Of course, there are still many issues - from the safety of such sources to their ability to absorb jumps in electricity consumption.