Hitachi has announced a collaboration with Bloom Energy Corporation to deliver fuel cell-based power solutions for on-site electricity generation targeting data centres and industrial customers. Hitachi will leverage its deep expertise in energy and industrial systems integration to drive the overall planning, design, development and operational support. Bloom Energy will provide highly efficient and 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.
Through this collaboration, Hitachi will accelerate the deployment of on-site power solutions for data centres 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 digitalisation of facility operations and helps optimise energy supply and demand.
“Japan’s growing demand for power requires solutions that can be deployed quickly, operate reliably and support the country’s growth,” said Aman Joshi, Chief Commercial Officer at Bloom Energy. “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. 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.”
Ahead of this collaboration, Hitachi initiated a pilot project at its Omika Works in Ibaraki Prefecture, integrating Bloom Energy’s fuel cells with Hitachi’s control systems. The project successfully demonstrated the high efficiency of Bloom Energy’s fuel cells and the system’s ability to remotely adjust power output and monitor operating conditions through external controls. This capability allows flexible adjustments to meet demand, along with the scalability required for multi-unit deployments.
