Honda's aging hydrogen fuel cells get new life in data center

Honda is giving its aging hydrogen fuel cell technology a new life by using it to power a data center. The data center, located at Honda’s research and development facility in Tochigi, Japan, is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell power generation system that was originally developed for use in Honda’s FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle.

Honda’s new data center is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell system that generates both electricity and heat. The electricity generated by the system is used to power the data center’s IT systems, while the heat generated is used to keep the IT systems cool. This is a significant departure from traditional data centers, which rely on traditional power sources such as coal, natural gas, or nuclear power.

The system is made up of two fuel cells, each capable of generating a maximum output of 50kW. This is enough power to keep the data center running 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The fuel cells are fueled by hydrogen, which is supplied by a tank onsite. The fuel cell system is also equipped with a heat recovery system, which helps to capture the excess heat generated by the fuel cells and turn it into usable energy.

The data center is the first of its kind in Japan, and is a testament to Honda’s commitment to using clean, renewable energy sources. Honda has said that the data center is a way of demonstrating the potential of its fuel cell technology, and that it hopes to use the data center to further develop and refine its fuel cell technology.

Honda’s fuel cell technology is not only being used for data centers, but is also being used in its vehicles. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle, which was released in 2016, is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell system and has a range of 300 miles. Honda is also exploring ways to use its fuel cell technology for other applications, including industrial power generation and residential power generation.

Honda’s use of hydrogen fuel cell technology for its data center is a great example of how an aging technology can be repurposed for a new application. With more companies looking for clean energy solutions, Honda’s fuel cell technology could be the answer.