Bloom Energy Expands Data Center Power Agreement with Equinix Surpassing 100MW
Bloom Energy has expanded its collaboration with Equinix, reaching over 100MW of electricity capacity to support Equinix’s IBX® data centers across the U.S. This 10-year partnership now includes 75MW of operational fuel cells and an additional 30MW under construction. Initially starting as a 1MW pilot in 2015 at a single data center in Silicon Valley, the project has grown significantly to meet the increasing energy demands driven by AI computing.
Bloom Energy’s fuel cells provide cleaner and reliable onsite power at 19 Equinix IBX data centers across six states. This technology supplements grid power, offering a scalable and reliable energy solution. According to Aman Joshi, Chief Commercial Officer at Bloom Energy, this partnership highlights the scalability and reliability of their fuel cell technology for large projects. David Rinard, VP of Energy Operations at Equinix, emphasized the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of Bloom’s fuel cells in generating onsite power, which is important as power demands rise.
Bloom’s systems deliver clean power with virtually zero air pollution and no water usage, providing a sustainable alternative to grid-delivered energy, especially in areas with grid constraints.
Bloom Energy ha ampliato la sua collaborazione con Equinix, raggiungendo oltre 100MW di capacità elettrica per supportare i centri dati IBX® di Equinix negli Stati Uniti. Questa partnership decennale include ora 75MW di celle a combustibile operative e ulteriori 30MW in costruzione. Iniziata come un progetto pilota di 1MW nel 2015 presso un singolo centro dati nella Silicon Valley, l'iniziativa è cresciuta significativamente per soddisfare le crescenti esigenze energetiche generate dal calcolo AI.
Le celle a combustibile di Bloom Energy forniscono energia pulita e affidabile direttamente in 19 centri dati IBX di Equinix in sei stati. Questa tecnologia integra l'energia della rete, offrendo una soluzione energetica scalabile e affidabile. Secondo Aman Joshi, Chief Commercial Officer di Bloom Energy, questa partnership evidenzia la scalabilità e l'affidabilità della loro tecnologia a celle a combustibile per progetti di grandi dimensioni. David Rinard, VP delle Operazioni Energetiche di Equinix, ha sottolineato la convenienza economica e la sostenibilità delle celle a combustibile di Bloom nella generazione di energia in loco, un aspetto importante man mano che aumentano le richieste energetiche.
I sistemi di Bloom forniscono energia pulita con praticamente zero inquinamento atmosferico e senza utilizzo di acqua, offrendo un'alternativa sostenibile all'energia fornita dalla rete, soprattutto in aree con vincoli di rete.
Bloom Energy ha ampliado su colaboración con Equinix, alcanzando más de 100MW de capacidad eléctrica para respaldar los centros de datos IBX® de Equinix en los Estados Unidos. Esta asociación de 10 años ahora incluye 75MW de celdas de combustible operativas y otros 30MW en construcción. Comenzando inicialmente como un piloto de 1MW en 2015 en un único centro de datos en Silicon Valley, el proyecto ha crecido significativamente para satisfacer la creciente demanda energética impulsada por la computación AI.
Las celdas de combustible de Bloom Energy proporcionan energía limpia y confiable en 19 centros de datos IBX de Equinix en seis estados. Esta tecnología complementa la energía de la red, ofreciendo una solución energética escalable y confiable. Según Aman Joshi, Director Comercial de Bloom Energy, esta asociación destaca la escalabilidad y confiabilidad de su tecnología de celdas de combustible para proyectos grandes. David Rinard, VP de Operaciones Energéticas en Equinix, enfatizó la rentabilidad y sostenibilidad de las celdas de combustible de Bloom en la generación de energía en el lugar, lo cual es importante a medida que aumentan las demandas de energía.
Los sistemas de Bloom entregan energía limpia con prácticamente cero contaminación del aire y sin uso de agua, proporcionando una alternativa sostenible a la energía suministrada por la red, especialmente en áreas con restricciones de red.
블룸 에너지(Bloom Energy)는 에퀴닉스(Equinix)와의 협력을 확대하여 미국 전역의 에퀴닉스 IBX® 데이터 센터를 지원하기 위해 100MW 이상의 전력 용량을 확보했습니다. 이 10년 파트너십은 현재 75MW의 운영 중인 연료 전지와 추가로 30MW가 건설 중에 포함되어 있습니다. 2015년 실리콘 밸리의 단일 데이터 센터에서 1MW의 파일럿 프로젝트로 시작된 이 프로젝트는 AI 컴퓨팅에 의해 증가하는 에너지 수요를 충족하기 위해 크게 성장했습니다.
블룸 에너지의 연료 전지는 6개 주에 있는 19개의 에퀴닉스 IBX 데이터 센터에 청정하고 신뢰할 수 있는 현장 전력을 제공합니다. 이 기술은 그리드 전력을 보완하여 확장 가능하고 신뢰할 수 있는 에너지 솔루션을 제공합니다. 블룸 에너지의 최고 상업 책임자인 아만 조시는 이 파트너십이 대규모 프로젝트를 위한 연료 전지 기술의 확장성과 신뢰성을 강조한다고 말했습니다. 에퀴닉스의 에너지 운영 부사장인 데이비드 리나드는 블룸의 연료 전지가 현장 전력 생성에서 비용 효율성과 지속 가능성을 강조하며, 이는 전력 수요가 증가하는 상황에서 중요하다고 강조했습니다.
블룸의 시스템은 사실상 공기 오염이 없고 물 사용 없이 청정 전력을 제공합니다. 이는 그리드에서 공급되는 에너지에 대한 지속 가능한 대안을 제공하며, 특히 그리드 제약이 있는 지역에서 더욱 중요합니다.
Bloom Energy a élargi sa collaboration avec Equinix, atteignant plus de 100MW de capacité électrique pour soutenir les centres de données IBX® d'Equinix aux États-Unis. Ce partenariat de 10 ans comprend désormais 75MW de piles à hydrogène opérationnelles et 30MW supplémentaires en construction. Initialement lancé en tant que projet pilote de 1MW en 2015 dans un seul centre de données dans la Silicon Valley, le projet a considérablement progressé pour répondre à la demande croissante en énergie générée par le calcul IA.
Les piles à hydrogène de Bloom Energy fournissent une énergie propre et fiable sur site dans 19 centres de données IBX d'Equinix dans six États. Cette technologie complète l'énergie du réseau, offrant une solution énergétique évolutive et fiable. Selon Aman Joshi, directeur commercial de Bloom Energy, ce partenariat met en évidence l'évolutivité et la fiabilité de leur technologie de piles à hydrogène pour de grands projets. David Rinard, VP des opérations énergétiques chez Equinix, a souligné le rapport coût-efficacité et la durabilité des piles à hydrogène de Bloom dans la génération d'énergie sur site, ce qui est important à mesure que la demande d'énergie augmente.
Les systèmes de Bloom fournissent une énergie propre avec pratiquement aucune pollution de l'air et sans consommation d'eau, offrant une alternative durable à l'énergie fournie par le réseau, en particulier dans les zones soumises à des contraintes de réseau.
Bloom Energy hat die Zusammenarbeit mit Equinix erweitert und über 100MW an Stromkapazität erreicht, um die IBX®-Rechenzentren von Equinix in den USA zu unterstützen. Diese 10-jährige Partnerschaft umfasst nun 75MW an operativen Brennstoffzellen und weitere 30MW im Bau. Ursprünglich als 1MW-Pilotprojekt im Jahr 2015 in einem einzigen Rechenzentrum im Silicon Valley gestartet, hat sich das Projekt erheblich weiterentwickelt, um den steigenden Energiebedarf durch KI-Computing zu decken.
Die Brennstoffzellen von Bloom Energy liefern saubere und zuverlässige Vor-Ort-Energie in 19 Equinix IBX-Rechenzentren in sechs Bundesstaaten. Diese Technologie ergänzt die Netzstromversorgung und bietet eine skalierbare und zuverlässige Energielösung. Laut Aman Joshi, Chief Commercial Officer von Bloom Energy, hebt diese Partnerschaft die Skalierbarkeit und Zuverlässigkeit ihrer Brennstoffzellentechnologie für große Projekte hervor. David Rinard, VP der Energieoperationen bei Equinix, betonte die Kosteneffizienz und Nachhaltigkeit von Blooms Brennstoffzellen bei der Erzeugung von Vor-Ort-Strom, was angesichts der steigenden Energienachfrage wichtig ist.
Die Systeme von Bloom liefern saubere Energie mit praktisch null Luftverschmutzung und ohne Wasserverbrauch und bieten eine nachhaltige Alternative zur Netzenergie, insbesondere in Gebieten mit Netzbeschränkungen.
- Expansion of collaboration with Equinix to over 100MW of electricity capacity.
- 75MW of operational fuel cells and 30MW under construction.
- Deployment across 19 data centers in six states.
- Scalable and reliable fuel cell technology to support AI-driven computing.
- Cleaner and reliable onsite power with virtually zero air pollution and no water use.
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The expansion of Bloom Energy's partnership with Equinix to over 100MW of fuel cell capacity represents a substantial commercial validation that carries significant implications for BE's growth trajectory and market position. The scale-up from a 1MW pilot to 75MW operational and 30MW under construction demonstrates both the scalability of Bloom's technology and its ability to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical data center operations.
This agreement's strategic timing is particularly noteworthy as it coincides with the surge in power demands driven by AI computing infrastructure. Data centers typically maintain 24/7 operations with high power reliability requirements, making them ideal candidates for fuel cell deployments. The ability to provide cleaner, more reliable on-site power generation without water consumption addresses multiple critical challenges faced by data center operators, including grid constraints, sustainability goals, and operational reliability.
From a business perspective, this type of long-term deployment creates a robust recurring revenue stream through both initial installation and ongoing service agreements. The expansion across 19 data centers in six states suggests a standardized, replicable deployment model that could be attractive to other data center operators facing similar power challenges. This successful scaling with a major player like Equinix serves as a powerful reference case for potential customers in the rapidly growing data center market.
The agreement's evolution over a decade indicates strong customer satisfaction and proven technology reliability - critical factors for data center operators who prioritize operational stability. The continued expansion suggests that Bloom's fuel cells are delivering on their promised value proposition of reliable, clean power generation at a competitive cost structure. This successful track record could accelerate Bloom's penetration into the broader data center market, especially as power availability becomes a limiting factor for new data center deployments in many regions.
10-Year collaboration sees next generation fuel cells deployed across 19 data centers for reliable and cleaner onsite energy
With approximately 75MW already operational and another 30MW under construction, this latest expansion marks a significant milestone in the companies' decade-long collaboration. What began as a pilot program in 2015 with just 1MW of fuel cells at a single IBX data center in Silicon Valley has scaled one hundredfold, supporting the critical digital infrastructure needed to meet increasing energy needs of AI-driven computing.
“Our fuel cells are supplementing grid power at 19 Equinix IBX data centers in six states with cleaner and reliable onsite power,” said Aman Joshi, Chief Commercial Officer at Bloom Energy. “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. We are delighted to work with Equinix to help drive the industry forward.”
“As the demand for power increases, we anticipate innovation in alternative energy technologies increasingly playing a key role in the availability of power going forward,” said David Rinard, Vice President of Energy Operations at Equinix. “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.”
Bloom’s fuel cells allow Equinix to generate on-site power at its data centers more sustainably than typical grid delivered energy. Bloom’s systems also deliver clean power with virtually zero air pollution and no water use and provide an option when faced with grid constraints of capacity or distribution.
About Bloom Energy
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