Bloom Energy has announced a major supply agreement with American Electric Power (AEP) for up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of its solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), marking the largest fuel cell procurement in the industry. AEP has already committed to an initial order of 100 megawatts (MW), with additional orders expected in 2025. The agreement focuses on enabling AEP to meet the soaring power demands of AI data centers while supporting the energy goals of its stakeholders.
The deal extends Bloom Energy’s partnership with AEP, leveraging its high-density SOFC technology to address critical power needs. Each acre of Bloom’s fuel cells can provide 100 MW of power, making them a key choice for AI data centers requiring efficient, low-latency power solutions. Initial deployments will co-locate fuel cells at customer sites, ensuring rapid scalability and resilience. Bloom’s system offers a 34% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to PJM Interconnection’s marginal generation, while significantly cutting SOx and NOx emissions.
Bloom’s platform is future-ready, capable of operating on 100% hydrogen or natural gas blends to further reduce carbon emissions. “With our proven track record of over 1.3 GW deployed and a fully functional factory ready for gigawatt-scale production, we are positioned to support this rapid growth in electricity demand,” said KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bloom Energy. The initial deployment will prioritize AI-driven applications, showcasing the technology’s ability to meet emerging demands in the energy-intensive data center sector.
• Deal Details: 1 GW total agreement, 100 MW initial commitment; further orders in 2025.
• Deployment: High-density SOFCs, 100 MW per acre, tailored for AI data centers.
• Environmental Impact: 34% lower CO2 emissions, near-zero SOx and NOx emissions.
• Flexibility: Operates on natural gas or hydrogen blends, enabling future carbon reductions.
“With our proven track record of more than 1.3 GW deployed, and a fully functional factory that can deliver GWs of products per year, we are ready and able to meet this rapid electricity demand growth,” said KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bloom Energy.
