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Bloom Energy Corporation Announces Industry-Leading Customers for Its Patent-Pending Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology

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Bloom Energy Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based company, has made significant strides in the energy industry with its patented solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, known as the Bloom Energy Server. This innovative solution provides a cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable alternative to traditional electric grids and renewable energy sources. The company has announced a list of industry-leading customers, including Bank of America, The Coca-Cola Company, Cox Enterprises, eBay, FedEx Corporation, Google, Staples, and Walmart. These customers have chosen Bloom Energy's technology to generate their own electricity on-site, reducing their carbon footprint, lowering energy costs, and mitigating power outage risks.

The Bloom Energy Server provides 100 kilowatts (kW) of electricity, enough to power 100 average U.S. homes or a small office building 24/7. Customers typically expect a 3-5 year payback on their investment from energy cost savings. Since the first commercial customer installation in July 2008, Bloom's Energy Servers have collectively produced more than 11 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, resulting in CO2 reductions estimated at 14 million pounds. This is equivalent to powering approximately 1,000 American homes for a year and planting one million trees.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bloom Energy Corporation has secured industry-leading customers, including Bank of America, The Coca-Cola Company, Cox Enterprises, eBay, FedEx Corporation, Google, Staples, and Walmart, for its patented solid oxide fuel cell technology, the Bloom Energy Server.
  • The Bloom Energy Server provides 100 kW of electricity, enough to power 100 average U.S. homes or a small office building 24/7, with a typical payback period of 3-5 years.
  • The company's technology has produced over 11 million kWh of electricity with CO2 reductions estimated at 14 million pounds, equivalent to powering approximately 1,000 American homes for a year and planting one million trees.
  • Bank of America has installed a 500kW Bloom Energy Server at one of its largest 24/7 call centers, aiming to reduce electricity costs, increase power reliability, and enhance energy security.
  • The Coca-Cola Company has committed to holding its overall manufacturing carbon emissions flat through 2015 from its 2004 level, and will use Bloom Energy Servers powered by re-directed biogas to achieve significant reductions in its carbon footprint.
  • eBay has installed a 500kW Bloom Energy Server powered by 100% renewable biogas, aiming to meet its carbon reduction goal of 15% by 2012 over a 2008 baseline.
  • FedEx has installed five 100kW Bloom Energy Servers at its Oakland, Calif., hub, evaluating the technology as a clean, reliable power source to complement solar power.
  • Google, the first customer of Bloom Energy in July 2008, has installed a 400kW Bloom Energy Server at one of its buildings on its main campus, which includes an experimental data center.

Statistics:

  • Over 11 million kWh of electricity produced by Bloom Energy Servers
  • 14 million pounds of CO2 reductions
  • Equivalent to powering approximately 1,000 American homes for a year and planting one million trees
  • 500kW Bloom Energy Server installed at Bank of America's call center
  • 500kW Bloom Energy Server powered by re-directed biogas installed at The Coca-Cola Company's Odwalla plant in Dinuba, CA
  • 500kW Bloom Energy Server powered by 100% renewable biogas installed at eBay's "Mint" building in North San Jose
  • 300kW Bloom Energy Server installed at Staples' Ontario, CA distribution center
  • Five 100kW Bloom Energy Servers installed at FedEx's Oakland, Calif., hub

Sources:

  • "Bloom Energy Corporation Announces Industry-Leading Customers for Its Patent-Pending Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology" by The Business of Global Warming editors, VerticalNews.com, 2010.
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