Hitachi, Bloom Energy to deliver on-site power solutions in Japan

Hitachi has announced that it is collaborating with Bloom Energy Corporation to deliver fuel cell based power solutions for on-site electricity generation targeting data centers and industrial customers. 

As part of this collaboration, Hitachi will leverage its expertise in energy and industrial systems integration to drive the overall planning, design, development and operational support. Bloom Energy will provide ready-to-deploy fuel cells as well as technical support. Hitachi will also integrate its Operational Technology (OT) to enable seamless connectivity with customer’s existing power infrastructure, according to a press release.

Through this collaboration, Hitachi will accelerate the deployment of on-site power solutions for data centers and industrial facilities by combining its control and system integration capabilities with Bloom Energy's fuel cell technology. 

The collaboration expands Hitachi’s energy solutions portfolio and broadens access to a wider range of customers, including those across the Hitachi Group’s global customer base. In addition to enabling faster access to reliable power, the solution supports the digitalization of facility operations and helps optimize energy supply and demand.

“As Bloom continues to explore opportunities with international partners, we are delighted to collaborate with Hitachi, a trusted leader in energy infrastructure and industrial systems, with deep market and technology expertise,” said Aman Joshi, Chief Commercial Officer at Bloom Energy. “By deploying Bloom Energy’s proven fuel cell technology in Japan, we can help customers bring reliable, low-carbon power online faster than the traditional grid.”