Case Study: Caltech achieves cleaner, more reliable campus power with Bloom Energy microgrids

CalTech builds a 4.2 MW resilient microgrid with Bloom Energy

Caltech, a prestigious university, sought to meet increased energy demand, achieve sustainability goals, and reduce utility costs for its campus. To address this challenge, Caltech partnered with vendor Bloom Energy to install fuel cells and later an Advanced Bloom Microgrid, purchasing clean power through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

Bloom Energy implemented a scalable microgrid solution, eventually totaling 4.2 MW across five campus sites. The solution provides reliable, load-following power, which was critical for sensitive research facilities. As a result, Caltech secured clean, predictably priced electricity, lowered its energy costs, reduced carbon intensity compared to the grid, and enhanced the reliability and resiliency of its campus electricity system.

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