Fuel cells for data centers: Rystad expects $30 billion in investment by 2030
Rystad Energy projects that investment in fuel cells for data centers will rise from $2.8 billion in 2025 to about $30 billion in 2030, according to Reuters. US grid connection timelines of three to six years for large loads are pushing operators toward on-site generation. Rystad estimates that nearly 40% of projected US data center capacity for 2030 could opt for dedicated generation. Bloom Energy and FuelCell Energy are expanding their presence in this market.
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- Rystad Energy expects investment in fuel cells for data centers to grow from $2.8 billion in 2025 to about $30 billion in 2030.
- US grid connections can take three to six years for large loads, driving on-site generation.
- Nearly 40% of projected US data center capacity for 2030 could use dedicated on-site generation.
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