Comments on: Bloom Energy: “Close” to Unveiling Its Fuel Cell http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/ Helping the Earth with Technology Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:01:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Fuel Cell Technology « Sierraclubgreenhome's Blog http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-41388 Fuel Cell Technology « Sierraclubgreenhome's Blog Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:45:23 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-41388 <p>[...] New York Times reported that Bloom Energy is one of the companies closest to revealing their product. The company ran a successful two year study at the University of Tennessee, where they discovered that their Bloom box ran twice as efficient as a natural-gas boiler, while producing 60% less carbon emissions. It is reported that their product can also be modified to run on natural-gas and liquid fuels, like ethanol. In regards to the company’s product development, they have not been forthcoming with any details. [...]</p> [...] New York Times reported that Bloom Energy is one of the companies closest to revealing their product. The company ran a successful two year study at the University of Tennessee, where they discovered that their Bloom box ran twice as efficient as a natural-gas boiler, while producing 60% less carbon emissions. It is reported that their product can also be modified to run on natural-gas and liquid fuels, like ethanol. In regards to the company’s product development, they have not been forthcoming with any details. [...]

]]> By: Fresh Dialogues Interviews http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-41292 Fresh Dialogues Interviews Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:26:43 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-41292 <p>Katie good to meet you at Going Green Conf. You might be interested to read more from Bloom Energy. A new Fresh Dialogues interview with KR Sridhar will post tomorrow, Nov 4th. Cheers Alison</p> Katie
good to meet you at Going Green Conf. You might be interested to read more from Bloom Energy. A new Fresh Dialogues interview with KR Sridhar will post tomorrow, Nov 4th.
Cheers Alison

]]> By: Bloom Energy CEO: We Can Be the Gas Station for Transportation http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-39330 Bloom Energy CEO: We Can Be the Gas Station for Transportation Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:01:19 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-39330 <p>[...] year ago, venture capitalists at the firm Kleiner Perkins let slip a few juicy details about their first cleantech investment: quiet fuel cell maker Bloom Energy. Now in an interesting [...]</p> [...] year ago, venture capitalists at the firm Kleiner Perkins let slip a few juicy details about their first cleantech investment: quiet fuel cell maker Bloom Energy. Now in an interesting [...]

]]> By: Natural Gas Fuel, A Bridge To…What? « Surfing The Apocalypse http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-35872 Natural Gas Fuel, A Bridge To…What? « Surfing The Apocalypse Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:11:08 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-35872 <p>[...] based SOFC fuel cell which is capable of running on a variety of fuels including natural gas. A recent story says that;” In a successful test at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga over the past two [...]</p> [...] based SOFC fuel cell which is capable of running on a variety of fuels including natural gas. A recent story says that;” In a successful test at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga over the past two [...]

]]> By: FAQ: Energy Storage for the Smart Grid http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-30916 FAQ: Energy Storage for the Smart Grid Wed, 13 May 2009 07:01:49 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-30916 <p>[...] need for rock bottom prices in the gadget and car markets has been one of their biggest barriers. Bloom Energy is a high profile startup working on a large scale fuel cell that could help stabilize the power grid and promises to have its device [...]</p> [...] need for rock bottom prices in the gadget and car markets has been one of their biggest barriers. Bloom Energy is a high profile startup working on a large scale fuel cell that could help stabilize the power grid and promises to have its device [...]

]]> By: vv-tec.com http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-27851 vv-tec.com Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:27:38 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-27851 <p>Cogeneration of energy is the only way to achieve efficiency in excess of 60% using fossil fuels.</p> <p>The Reinhardt Turbine piston turbine is a scalable multi-staged thermal power device that achieves over 60% efficiency... today. The machine cost is only $10 per KW of rated power.</p> <p>The company refuses to work with financiers and is proud to fully display its working prototypes on its website.</p> Cogeneration of energy is the only way to achieve efficiency in excess of 60% using fossil fuels.

The Reinhardt Turbine piston turbine is a scalable multi-staged thermal power device that achieves over 60% efficiency… today. The machine cost is only $10 per KW of rated power.

The company refuses to work with financiers and is proud to fully display its working prototypes on its website.

]]> By: Fuel-cell maker Bloom stores away $17M » VentureBeat http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-27680 Fuel-cell maker Bloom stores away $17M » VentureBeat Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:13:33 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-27680 <p>[...] in late February, saying that it intends to use the money to commercialize its lead product — a cell that can convert natural gas and feedstocks into hydrogen fuel. The company claims that just one of these cells is enough to power a whole home or small business. [...]</p> [...] in late February, saying that it intends to use the money to commercialize its lead product — a cell that can convert natural gas and feedstocks into hydrogen fuel. The company claims that just one of these cells is enough to power a whole home or small business. [...]

]]> By: Bloom Energy Worth $1.45B? Fuel Cell Maker Seeks $150M Series F « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-25951 Bloom Energy Worth $1.45B? Fuel Cell Maker Seeks $150M Series F « Earth2Tech Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:01:45 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-25951 <p>[...] has never been forthcoming with details (unusually so for a company at this stage), and it didn’t confirm the one-to-two-year plan. But documents obtained by VentureWire now [...]</p> [...] has never been forthcoming with details (unusually so for a company at this stage), and it didn’t confirm the one-to-two-year plan. But documents obtained by VentureWire now [...]

]]> By: Greenzone http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-23100 Greenzone Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:28:37 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-23100 <p>This technology is silly. When Solar Cells are introduced capable of powering homes, this technology will be obsolete. Don't say I didn't warn you. Ride the wave while you can. Good stock pick for now.</p> This technology is silly. When Solar Cells are introduced capable of powering homes, this technology will be obsolete. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Ride the wave while you can. Good stock pick for now.

]]> By: Fuel cells « Ride the long wave http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-19377 Fuel cells « Ride the long wave Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:14:10 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-19377 <p>[...] Media:  The Mystery of Bloom Energy, Bloom Energy - close to unveiling it’s fuel cell [...]</p> [...] Media:  The Mystery of Bloom Energy, Bloom Energy – close to unveiling it’s fuel cell [...]

]]> By: Bloom Energy Licenses Modine’s Fuel-Cell Tech [Earth2Tech - Start-Up News] | Internet Startups http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-18736 Bloom Energy Licenses Modine’s Fuel-Cell Tech [Earth2Tech - Start-Up News] | Internet Startups Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:36:07 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-18736 <p>[...] Energy, the Kleiner Perkins-backed fuel-cell startup reported to “almost certainly have a commercial product ready within a year or two,” has just [...]</p> [...] Energy, the Kleiner Perkins-backed fuel-cell startup reported to “almost certainly have a commercial product ready within a year or two,” has just [...]

]]> By: Bloom Energy Licenses Modine’s Fuel-Cell Tech « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-18725 Bloom Energy Licenses Modine’s Fuel-Cell Tech « Earth2Tech Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:00:57 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-18725 <p>[...] 2008 at 5:00 am in Hitlines,Startups Bloom Energy, the Kleiner Perkins-backed fuel-cell startup reported to “almost certainly have a commercial product ready within a year or two,” has just [...]</p> [...] 2008 at 5:00 am in Hitlines,Startups Bloom Energy, the Kleiner Perkins-backed fuel-cell startup reported to “almost certainly have a commercial product ready within a year or two,” has just [...]

]]> By: Silver Spring Networks Scores $75M Led by Kleiner [Earth2Tech - Start-Up News] | Internet Startups http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-18417 Silver Spring Networks Scores $75M Led by Kleiner [Earth2Tech - Start-Up News] | Internet Startups Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:15:31 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-18417 <p>[...] of the smart power grid, says this morning that i’s raising $75 million, led by the green VC folks at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Founded in 2002, Silver Spring is a mature startup and this funding comes from Kleiner’s [...]</p> [...] of the smart power grid, says this morning that i’s raising $75 million, led by the green VC folks at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Founded in 2002, Silver Spring is a mature startup and this funding comes from Kleiner’s [...]

]]> By: Reggie Bush http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-18402 Reggie Bush Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:19:15 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-18402 <p>Seems like another trick by the garbage boys.</p> Seems like another trick by the garbage boys.

]]> By: Silver Spring Networks Scores $75M Led By Kleiner « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-18393 Silver Spring Networks Scores $75M Led By Kleiner « Earth2Tech Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:00:59 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-18393 <p>[...] of the smart power grid, says this morning that it is raising $75 million, led by the green VC folks at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Founded in 2002 Silver Spring is a mature startup and this funding comes from Kleiner’s [...]</p> [...] of the smart power grid, says this morning that it is raising $75 million, led by the green VC folks at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Founded in 2002 Silver Spring is a mature startup and this funding comes from Kleiner’s [...]

]]> By: Voodoo http://earth2tech.com/2008/10/06/bloom-energy-close-to-unveiling-its-fuel-cell/#comment-18389 Voodoo Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:49:40 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=11053#comment-18389 <p>You note:</p> <p>"engineers ran a Bloom box on natural gas for 6,000 hours and found it to be twice as efficient as a boiler burning natural gas, with 60 percent lower carbon emissions."</p> <p>So, are they going to boil water with with this fuel cell device, or convert natgas electrochemically to electricity? Is that comparison relevant?</p> You note:

“engineers ran a Bloom box on natural gas for 6,000 hours and found it to be twice as efficient as a boiler burning natural gas, with 60 percent lower carbon emissions.”

So, are they going to boil water with with this fuel cell device, or convert natgas electrochemically to electricity? Is that comparison relevant?

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