Macro Shifts in Data Center SitingWe surveyed 152 industry insiders (double-blind, by the way), and their answer was clear: the math behind picking a data center site is changing fast. Historical ContextIt wasn’t that long ago when data center energy needs were manageable. Data center ops are eyeing hybrid microgrids that blend fuel cells, battery storage, and backup generators. Equity analysts are updating their models, and management expects data center demand for fuel cell solutions to hit multiple gigawatts by 2030. As data center pros juggle cost, resilience, and sustainability, fuel cell technology and hydrogen fuel cells are moving from backup options to star players.