Equinix To Install Bloom Energy Fuel Cells At Silicon Valley Data Center
The one megawatt fuel cell fulfills part of Equinix's long-term goal of using 100% clean and renewable energy.
Equinix, Inc. and Bloom Energy have announced a one megawatt (MW), biogas fuel cell project at its SV5 International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center, located in Silicon Valley. The deployment of fuel cells supports Equinix's long-term sustainability goal of using 100% clean and renewable energy across its global platform of more than 100 data centers.
"This project demonstrates Equinix's commitment to find cost-effective ways to reduce our carbon footprint and move toward 100% renewable energy. By working with Bloom Energy to purchase 100% biogas and fuel cells, we're able to support the energy needs of our customers in an environmentally responsible way," said Sam Kapoor, chief global operations officer, Equinix.