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Discover resilient, cost-effective power generated without combustion for dramatically reduced impacts on air quality.

Fuel-Cell Powered Microgrids Keep Home Depot Stores Open through New York Power Outages

Keeping the Lights On When the Grid Goes Down

When a heat wave and storms plunged New York into darkness, HomeDepot stayed open thanks to Bloom Energy’s clean, always on microgrids that delivered continuous power without disruption.

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Benefits to Retail

Keep your business open during costly grid outages with cost-effective, resilient power that reduces emissions and virtually eliminates harmful air pollutants.

Cost Reduction

Secure savings the double digits with predictable long term power costs.

Resilient

Bloom Energy can deliver greater reliability than the grid at up to five nines (99.999%) of availability.

Clean & Sustainable

Combustion-free technology virtually eliminates NOx, SOx, and particulate matter and reduces carbon emissions by up to 30% compared to conventional technologies. Zero water usage in steady state operation.

Quiet

Enjoy onsite power generation without the noise – ideal for spaces where quiet matters.

Scalable

Purpose-built from 2MW to 200MW. The Energy Server’s modular design easily scales with your power needs.

Our Customers

Fortune 100 companies around the globe trust Bloom Energy to deliver clean, reliable power at predictable costs.

“The business decision becomes easy when you find a truly reliable, clean, and affordable solution, and Bloom Energy has delivered all three.”

– VP of Environmental Affairs, Staples

Retail FAQs

How does Bloom Energy support the retail sector?

Bloom Energy is a trusted partner in the retail sector, powering over 300 stores, warehouses, and distribution locations across the U.S. Our innovative energy solutions help businesses reduce energy spend, minimize energy waste, and achieve sustainability in the retail industry.

What are the unique energy challenges faced by retailers?

Retailers operate diverse facilities, each with unique energy profiles. Key challenges include achieving decarbonization while maintaining profitability, and ensuring business continuity to remain operational for customers, especially during outages. Bloom Energy’s fast time to power helps retailers quickly implement clean energy solutions without disrupting operations.

What is the financial impact of power outages and downtime on retail businesses?

Power outages and unplanned downtime can be extremely costly for retail businesses. A U.S. Department of Energy report estimated the total cost of power outages to American businesses at around $150 billion annually. Unplanned downtime costs top companies approximately $400 billion a year, or about 9% of their profits, with the average cost of downtime reaching as high as $9,000 per minute for large organizations. For example, Meta’s 2024 two-hour glitch cost nearly $100 million in revenue, and a one-hour outage cost Amazon approximately $34 million in sales.