Key Facts
• On August 1, 2025, a hydrogen-powered data center pilot project began in Shunan City.
• The project involves Tokuyama Corporation, Honda, and Mitsubishi Corporation.
• Hydrogen is a byproduct of Tokuyama’s caustic soda production process.
• Honda’s fuel cells, used in commercial vehicles, generate electricity for the data center.
• Mitsubishi Corporation operates a small data center powered by this hydrogen-based electricity.
• The initiative supports Japan’s goals for disaster resilience and decentralizing urban data centers.
• The project aligns with GX (Green Transformation) and DX (Digital Transformation) strategies.
• The pilot will run until March 2026 in collaboration with Shunan Public University.
• This marks the world’s first attempt to operate a data center using hydrogen energy.
• Tokuyama’s Deputy Director, Atsuyuki Kono, expressed pride in contributing to a socially valuable project.
Summary
A groundbreaking pilot project to operate a hydrogen-powered data center launched in Shunan City, Japan, on August 1, 2025. The initiative, led by Tokuyama Corporation, Honda, and Mitsubishi Corporation, utilizes hydrogen-a byproduct of caustic soda production-to generate electricity via Honda’s fuel cells. This electricity powers a small data center managed by Mitsubishi Corporation. The project supports Japan’s goals to decentralize urban data centers for disaster resilience and aligns with GX and DX strategies. Running until March 2026 in partnership with Shunan Public University, this marks the world’s first attempt to use hydrogen energy for data center operations. Tokuyama’s Deputy Director, Atsuyuki Kono, highlighted the project’s societal value and the company’s commitment to advancing hydrogen utilization.
