The US-based company revealed today (January 9) that it had teamed with Telam Partners to expand its footprint into Spain and Portugal.
Under the partnership, Bloom and Telam plan to market Bloom’s solid oxide electrolyser in the markets, in line with Spanish and Portuguese objectives of becoming green hydrogen hubs.
During a demonstration trial with the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Bloom said its high-temperature electrolyser had produced hydrogen at ‘record-setting efficiencies’ at a nuclear facility.
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Additionally, the two companies have said they will market Bloom’s fuel cell Energy Server™ to decarbonise port activities when ports are at berth. The fuel flexible technology is said to be able to operate on hydrogen, biogas or natural gas, offering a lower carbon alternative to diesel gensets.
Representing Bloom’s first deal for the Iberian Peninsula, it deepens the company’s commitment to the European market, following on from its announcement in June (2022), that it planned to install 1MW of its solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) at Ferrari’s Maranello facility in Italy.
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“Business and political leaders are looking for clean technologies and energy solutions,” said Tim Schweikert, Senior Managing Director of International Business Development, Bloom Energy Inc. “Bloom is now engaged to address these priorities in Spain and Portugal. Telam is a partner of choice, supporting Bloom’s long-term commitment to the Iberian Peninsula and to respond promptly to green transition policies and environmental imperatives.”
Jaime Malet, CEO of Telam Partners, commented, “At Telam we are excited to be able to work with the solid oxide fuel cell leader on the very important and urgent challenge of transitioning towards renewable energy.
“We are convinced that Spain and Portugal, thanks to an abundance of wind and solar resources, are among the clearest candidates to lead the production of green hydrogen in Europe.”
A Successful Ecosystem for Green Hydrogen – Iceland
It is becoming ever clearer that the entire green hydrogen ecosystem requires alignment. Hydrogen’s potential, performance, and safety are proven. Green hydrogen is widely accepted as a core pathway to Net Zero, yet the key levers in the transition are not yet in-sync.
For these reasons, H2 View is launching An Ecosystem for Green Hydrogen, a two and a half day summit in Reykjavík, Iceland on February 28 to March 2, 2023, devoted to thought leadership, insights, and actionable takeaways for the green hydrogen ecosystem.
In a world full of distractions and technical overload, we need inspiring places to refresh our minds and bodies. The power of Iceland lies in its nature, culture, and energy. These elements serve as the perfect backdrop for a memorable and effective event at the world renowned Harpa Centre.
The summit promises to tackle all sides of the energy ecosystem, from wind and solar power requirements, through to additionality, water sustainability, electrolyser technologies, and the investment and policy climate. The 2.5 day event is split over six sessions, delegates will hear from speakers representing all strands of the hydrogen value chain in a bid to unravel key issues in the industry, and where it can make some headway.
You can find more information at h2-viewevents.com.