Bloom Energy, a US-based provider of clean energy solutions, has announced its entry into the northern European market through a sales agreement with Latvian-headquartered Elugie. Under the agreement, Bloom Energy will provide a total of 9.75MW of power from its hydrogen-fuelled Bloom Energy Server® to five commercial, industrial, and data center sites in Belgium. The delivery of solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) platforms is expected to take place later this year and early 2024.
This agreement marks a significant milestone in Bloom Energy's European expansion efforts, following its earlier announcement to enter the Spanish and Portuguese markets under a partnership with Telam. Bloom Energy's solid-oxide fuel cells have also been chosen to be installed at Ferrari's Maranello factory in Italy.
“This is a big win in support of our focus to build international business sales,” said Tim Schweikert, Senior Managing Director of International Business Development at Bloom Energy. “We look forward to Elugie's work in Belgium and the many markets it serves.”
Bjorn Van Haver, founder of Elugie, expressed his pride in developing opportunities with Bloom Energy for a total capacity of 9.75MW in Belgium. He added, “This partnership will bring utility-scale clean solutions to critical customers in the country.”
In addition to the initial agreement, Elugie and Bloom Energy are exploring the possibility of deploying the hydrogen-producing Bloom Electrolyser™ and supplying other SOFC solutions to sites in the Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
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Bloom Energy's technology is not only sustainable but also highly efficient, providing customers with a reliable and cost-effective alternative to traditional power sources. As the demand for clean energy solutions continues to grow worldwide, Bloom Energy's expansion into the European market will play a crucial role in accelerating the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
In the words of KR Sridhar, CEO, and founder of Bloom Energy, “We believe that the world's transition to clean and reliable energy starts with companies that take bold action to address climate change. By partnering with companies like Elugie, we can bring clean, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions to critical customers worldwide.”
