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Bloom Energy Expands Fuel Cell Partnership with Equinix
Slice of Energy Team
March 02, 2025
Key Highlights:
Bloom Energy and Equinix expand their decade-long partnership beyond 100MW of fuel cell power.
75MW operational, with 30MW under construction across 19 IBX data centers in six U.S. states.
Scalable, reliable, and cleaner alternative to traditional grid power, reducing environmental impact.
Supports AI-driven data center demand with sustainable onsite energy generation.
Zero air pollution and no water use, ensuring efficient and eco-friendly energy solutions.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“With AI adoption accelerating and data center demand exploding, our ongoing relationship underscores the scalability and reliability of our fuel cell technology to support large and complex projects.”
“Bloom’s fuel cells allow us to generate cleaner and reliable electricity onsite at our data centers in a cost-effective way. We’re proud to have continued to expand our relationship with Bloom over the last decade and helped lead the industry forward.”
Why This Matters:
With AI-driven computing and data center energy needs surging, Bloom Energy’s fuel cells provide a sustainable and reliable alternative to traditional grid power. This 100MW milestone highlights the growing adoption of clean, onsite power solutions to support scalable and resilient digital infrastructure. As the industry faces grid constraints and power shortages, Bloom and Equinix’s partnership sets a precedent for innovative, low-carbon energy solutions in the data center sector.