Hosted by Bord Gáis Energy, this session will explore how clean hydrogen microgrids can support resilient, sustainable data‑centre growth and reduce dependence on constrained grid capacity.
Clean hydrogen is emerging as the most promising alternative to grid dependency for data centres, offering autonomy, resilience, and sustainability. Real-world pilots in Ireland, Singapore, South Korea, and across Europe show that hydrogen is not just theoretical, it is already reshaping the future of digital infrastructure
This webinar forms part of Hydrogen Ireland’s coordinated programme of webinars, workshops, and our annual conference, developed to align with Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (July–December 2026). Through this series, Hydrogen Ireland aims to mark this milestone and amplify Ireland’s hydrogen leadership and message to a global audience.
Agenda
- Introduction Opening remarks by MEP
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú
- The Grid Dependency Challenge for Data Centres
Jean‑Yves Cherruault, Centrica
- Hydrogen as on‑Site Generation: Microgrids and Autonomy
Keith MacLean‑Martin, Pillar Power Systems
- Storage, Flexibility, and Backup Through Hydrogen
Peter Lantry, Equinix
- Policy, Economics, and Market Signals for Hydrogen Adoption
Agnes Warner, Pure DC
- Future Pathways: Hybrid Models and Global Hydrogen Lessons
Paul McCormack, CEO Hydrogen Ireland
Date: 10 September
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Location: Bord Gáis Energy
Registration
To register please e-mail Paul.McCormack@HydrogenIreland.org before 7th September
