Biotech & Biopharma Solutions
Get reliable power at predictable costs, generated onsite without combustion.
85% Onsite Power
See how Medtronic cuts costs, carbon emissions and water usage at their California R&D campus with Bloom Energy Primary Power.
Benefits to Biotech & Biopharma
Enhance your energy resilience with clean, cost-effective power.
Resilient
Scalable, modular, and power-dense, Bloom Energy can deliver up to five nines (99.999%) reliability with less overbuild than other onsite generation technologies.
Cost Effective
Higher electrical efficiency reduces gas usage over time, and while overwhelming demand among for conventional onsite power generation technologies have caused significant price increases for equipment.
Scalable
Purpose-built for any scale, from 20MW to 500MW. The Energy Server’s modular design easily scales with your power needs.
Clean
Combustion-free power generation virtually eliminates harmful air pollutants, while higher efficiency electricity production reduces overall carbon emissions.
“Today’s customers are very focused on sustainability and require us to pursue environmentally and socially conscious options over our product lifecycles. This partnership with Bloom Energy will help us meet the demands of our customers and the industry, and significantly improve upon the sustainability of our business.”
– Dennis James, Facilities Manager, Advanced Sterilization Products
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Biotech & Biopharma FAQs
What are the primary energy challenges facing the biotech and biopharma industry?
How much does downtime cost biotech and biopharma companies?
Industry experts estimate that the Total Downtime Cost (TDC) of a production disruption in pharmaceutical manufacturing can be between $100,000 to $500,000 per hour. With an average of 6-8 disruptions per year, often caused by poor power quality, these costs can quickly escalate into the millions.
How does Bloom Energy improve reliability compared to the grid or diesel generators?
Bloom Energy Servers provide a resilient power solution that can operate independently of the grid. Unlike diesel generators, which are often used for backup power and can be unreliable, Bloom’s fuel cells provide continuous, primary power. Because they are fueled by the underground natural gas pipeline system, they are less vulnerable to extreme weather events and other physical disruptions that can affect both the grid and diesel fuel deliveries.
What are the sustainability benefits of using Bloom Energy's fuel cells?
Bloom’s fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process, not combustion. This results in significantly lower carbon emissions compared to the grid and traditional combustion-based technologies. They also virtually eliminate harmful air pollutants like NOx, SOx, and particulate matter. Furthermore, Bloom’s fuel cells are fuel-flexible and can run on natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen, providing a clear path to a zero-carbon future.
How does Bloom Energy help control and predict energy costs?
Bloom Energy offers long-term, predictable pricing for electricity, which helps to insulate companies from the volatility of the energy market. By fixing a large portion of their electricity costs, biotech and biopharma companies can better manage their budgets and avoid unexpected price hikes. Additionally, by preventing costly power outages, Bloom’s solutions can save companies millions of dollars in lost revenue and production.
Is Bloom Energy's solution scalable for growing biotech companies?
Yes, Bloom Energy’s solutions are modular and scalable. This means that you can start with a smaller deployment and easily add more capacity as your power needs grow. This is ideal for biotech companies that may be scaling up from R&D to full-scale manufacturing.