The company’s leadership, including Founder and CEO Jia Li, utilized the Hong Kong-based event to detail a new business model that balances economic feasibility with long-term carbon reduction. During a high-level panel, Li joined executives from Equinix and Zerra DC to address the friction between rapid AI workload growth and the limitations of legacy energy infrastructure. The consensus among industry experts remains that reliable, low-carbon energy is the primary bottleneck for future computing expansion.
U Power Positions Hydrogen as Key to AI Data Center Scalability
At Data Center Asia 2026, U Power’s hydrogen venture, HYDRO DATA, signaled a shift in digital infrastructure strategy by unveiling plans to integrate proton exchange membrane fuel cells into AI-driven data centers, addressing the escalating power demands that currently threaten to outpace traditional grid capabilities.
HYDRO DATA, launched in May 2026 with backing from the Charoen Pokphand Group, is already moving from theory to implementation. The venture has secured a letter of intent for a 100MW project in Rayong, Thailand, which currently includes a 3MW demonstration phase. By leveraging modular PEM fuel cell technology, the firm aims to provide an alternative to conventional generation that prioritizes rapid deployment and energy independence. As global AI adoption accelerates, U Power intends to utilize its strategic resources to scale these hydrogen-powered solutions across the Asia-Pacific region.
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