Comments on: Bloom Energy: "Close" to Unveiling Its Fuel Cell

By: John C

John C — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:52:53 +0000

From an energy standpoint it initially looks great just about every household in America could just about get off the grid. One issue I see is that natural gas isn't supplied to every house in America so those that don't get natural gas are then forced to propane which is extremely volital in its pricing. By the way has anyone considered if the big Oil companies which have thier hands in most politicians pockets are really going to let this thing become a reality. Get the corrupt politicians out of office and I believe some real new technology will start to emerge

By: T. Deal

T. Deal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:59:16 +0000

It sure is easy to tell who has a viable argument and who resorts to hyperbole and bumper sticker thinking. In short, this "box" may be a new and efficient technology, or it may be a hoax, should be fairly and openly evaluated by a number of different end users, and the results released without the bias of a "fair and balanced" media. One "Fox and friends" colleague believes that splitting a pint of water into H and O2 under the hood and then reinjecting it into the engine will double the gas mileage. Sometimes numbers just don't add up, and it takes a trained mind to see through the smoke and mirrors.

By: Bloom Energy: “Close” to Unveiling Its Fuel Cell | America Most Wanted

Bloom Energy: “Close” to Unveiling Its Fuel Cell | America Most Wanted — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:59:26 +0000

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By: magnum

magnum — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:31:39 +0000

It was said that the device could be installed in homes, generating both electricity and heat, which would result in big efficiency gains. Commenters on Reddit point out that the real savings may lie in avoiding transmission and maintenance costs with a machine that’s much simpler to handle than a full fledged power plant. Although the boxes cost a lot (up to $800K), the amount of power they allegedly put out more than makes up for it.

Is this the future? http://bit.ly/bloom-energy-will-change-the-world

By: Reggie

Reggie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:42:55 +0000

It's funny that the military has been using this same technology at NORAD... And now someone with a C- chemistry aptitude questions something already at work for a fortune 100 company. Maybe I can sell him some flux capacitors.

By: J Cabo

J Cabo — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:52:30 +0000

Well done Robert! There is no manifestation of elegant simplicity that can not be convoluted when re-shaped to pass through a narrow mind.

Less fuel input = less CO2 output. Duh!

By: robert

robert — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:44:23 +0000

It is rated down to where water freezes (0 degrees or 32 depending)

By: jim

jim — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:19:08 +0000

Whats silly is solar cells. Unless you want a room full of batteries. Liberals never think things through. Drill here , drill now,nukes,coal are the answer not the windmill, not the tides, not the green fairy.

By: Matt Schilf

Matt Schilf — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:15:12 +0000

I saw some comments earlier about all your engineering degees and all that, I have meet very few engineers that could think out of the box at all because of the fact their brain is programmed by their 3 engineering degrees!! There is a guy where i live that got completely off the grid with no degree! and got most of the parts out of the junk yard for free.

I live in alaska has anyone heard about the feasability of this eqipment operating in colder temperatures and blowing snow conditions?

By: robert

robert — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:17:33 +0000

They haven't said anything yet that sets them apart from Fuel Cells from Fuel Cell Energy, Inc (FCEL). They've been selling fuel cells for years - worldwide ... but just haven't managed to get on 60 minutes for it.

The only thing that sets bloom apart is their backers and that they have solid oxide fuel cells instead of molten carbonate. We'll see regarding price - soon enough. FCEL has solid oxide as well - via their ownership of Versa Power System.

FCEL's fuel cell systems come in the 1 MW+ variety so they may be targetting utilities better at this point. The tech is well advanced and evolved thru many iterations.

The hype is well-deserved. Fuel cells will be big. The unknown is who will make $ on it.