Bloom Energy provides onsite solid oxide fuel cell power servers that generate clean electricity from natural gas or biogas at the point of use. Its modular 325 kW units can be deployed in about 90 days, scale to hundreds of megawatts, and deliver up to 99.999% availability, giving large enterprises predictable energy costs and continuous power without relying on the grid.
Funding
$27.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Enterprises that depend on centralized electrical grids face challenges such as limited power availability, high outage risk, long lead times for capacity expansion, and unpredictable electricity costs, which can hinder operational continuity and growth.
Solution
Bloom Energy offers onsite solid oxide fuel cell power servers that generate electricity directly at the point of use. The modular 325 kW units can be installed and commissioned within roughly 90 days, providing a rapid alternative to traditional grid connections. Built-in redundancy delivers up to 99.999 % availability, ensuring continuous operation even during maintenance. The platform scales by adding additional modules, allowing customers to expand capacity from a few megawatts to hundreds as demand grows. By producing electricity on‑site, Bloom delivers predictable, competitive energy pricing and reduces exposure to grid volatility.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large‑scale enterprises such as data centers, manufacturing facilities, and commercial campuses that require reliable, on‑site power and want to control energy costs while supporting growth.
Features
- Solid oxide fuel cell technology that converts natural gas or renewable biogas into clean electricity with high efficiency
- Modular 325 kW building blocks that can be combined to meet a wide range of power loads
- Integrated redundancy architecture achieving up to five‑nine (99.999 %) uptime without interrupting service
- Fast deployment timeline of approximately 90 days from site preparation to operational status
- Scalable design enabling incremental capacity additions to reach hundreds of megawatts
- Predictable electricity cost model with fixed per‑kilowatt‑hour pricing
- Remote monitoring and management platform for real‑time performance analytics and maintenance scheduling