Just Energy Transition and Energy Demands: Regulatory and Technical Challenges in the Integration of Green Hydrogen and Data Centers

This article examines the limits and potential of integrating green hydrogen and data centers within an energytransition framework that calls for sustainable and inclusive solutions capable of meeting growing electricitydemands. The study followed a qualitative approach and relied on two research procedures: a literature reviewand a document-based investigation. The literature review brought together theoretical contributions on energytransition, regulation, and electrical infrastructure, while the document-based investigation involved the analysisof technical reports, regulatory instruments, and institutional guidelines. These procedures complemented eachother and provided a consistent foundation for the discussions presented. The general objective was to analyzehow the integration of green hydrogen and data centers can be implemented in a technically efficient andregulatory-compliant manner, aligned with the principles of a just energy transition and Brazil’s increasingenergy needs. The collected evidence indicates that such integration is feasible, provided that adequate policies,a coherent institutional framework, and technical solutions are established to ensure stability, reliability, andefficiency in high-load environments.