As artificial intelligence and hyperscale computing continue to accelerate global demand for digital infrastructure, securing reliable, efficient and sustainable power has become one of the industry's most pressing challenges.
Against this backdrop, Alexander Liberov, CEO of SolydEra Group, participated as a speaker at DCD Connect MENA 2026, held on October 26–27 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, joining an international debate on the future of sustainable data center development.
Organized by DatacenterDynamics (DCD), the event brings together data center operators, technology providers, investors and industry experts to address the challenges shaping next-generation digital infrastructure.
Can hyperscale growth and sustainability go hand in hand?
During the debate, “Greenwashed gigawatts? Can hyperscale growth align with sustainability goals?”, Alexander joined fellow industry experts to examine one of the sector's defining questions: how can data centers continue expanding their computing capacity while delivering meaningful progress on sustainability?
The discussion placed particular emphasis on the growing complexity of energy demand, the importance of resilient power infrastructure and the need to move beyond sustainability commitments towards measurable operational performance. As data center developments become larger and more power-intensive, electricity availability is increasingly becoming a determining factor in infrastructure planning, investment decisions and deployment timelines.
Commenting on the challenges facing the industry, Alexander Liberov, CEO of SolydEra Group, said:
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“We are entering an era where the availability of power could determine where, when and how fast the digital economy grows. Building more data centers is not the biggest challenge. Powering them is. And that requires us to look beyond the energy models we have relied on for decades.” Dr. Alexander Liberov, CEO, SolydEra |
Rethinking power infrastructure for the next generation of data centers
For SolydEra, these challenges highlight the importance of considering alternative and complementary approaches to conventional power supply infrastructure.
With its advanced Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology, SolydEra develops high-efficiency, modular power generation solutions designed to support reliable, distributed electricity production.
SOFC technology offers several characteristics relevant to the evolving needs of data centers, including high electrical efficiency, fuel flexibility and the potential for modular deployment close to the point of consumption.
By integrating distributed generation into broader energy strategies, data center developers and operators can explore new ways to strengthen power resilience, diversify energy supply and support progressive decarbonization.
These technologies are not intended to replace every existing energy solution, but to contribute to a more flexible and resilient power infrastructure capable of responding to the sector's evolving requirements.
From sustainability ambitions to practical solutions
For SolydEra, participation in this international discussion reinforces the company's commitment to bringing efficient, scalable and industrially proven Solid Oxide technologies to emerging applications, including data centers and other mission-critical infrastructure. As the digital economy continues to expand, the challenge is not simply to secure more power, but to deliver it more efficiently, reliably and sustainably.
Through continued technological development and engagement with the international data center ecosystem, SolydEra aims to contribute to the evolution of more resilient, efficient and lower-carbon energy systems.
Watch the Highlights: SolydEra DCD Connect Mena 2026
About SolydEra
SolydEra is a leading international player in solid oxide technology, developing and manufacturing cells, stacks, modules and solutions for efficient power generation and hydrogen production. Its technology platform operates in fuel cell, electrolysis and reversible modes, enabling applications across distributed power, industrial energy, data centres, critical infrastructure and hydrogen production.
SolydEra combines more than two decades of experience with automated manufacturing capabilities and R&D activities in Italy, Switzerland and Australia.
Discover SolydEra: www.solydera.com
