Bloom Energy, a U.S. fuel cell developer, revealed the Bloom Box today. The Bloom Box is a solid oxide fuel cell that uses hydrogen, natural gas, methane or other fuels to produces electricity. This device can generate electricity without connecting to an electric power grid. In addition, the electrochemical process generates significantly less emissions than a typical power plant. It has been designed for installation in residences and small businesses. Google, FedEx, Wal-Mart, eBay, Staples, and even the CIA are among a some of the companies currently using the Bloom Box.
This new eco-friendly technology may have some large benefits and with it comes a large price tag. A commercially-sized Bloom Box costs $700,000 to $800,000. There has been some skepticism about the reliability of this new technology. Will the Bloom Energy live up to it's mission, "to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone on earth."? Time will tell.
This image was provided in conjunction with Bloom Energy's press release earlier today.
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