Microsoft Will Use Fuel Cells to Create Self-Powered Racks

November 12, 2013 — Microsoft wants to bring power generation inside the rack, and make data centers cheaper and greener in the process. The company says it will test racks with built-in fuel cells, a move that would eliminate the need for expensive power distribution systems seen in traditional data centers. Keep on reading: Microsoft Will Use Fuel Cells to Create Self-Powered Racks