Bloom Value Calculator

See the true value of fuel cells.

Evaluating onsite power options isn’t always straight forward. This calculator helps you:

  1. Compare “apples to apples”: Understand how fuel cells stack up against conventional solutions.
  2. Understand hidden value: See how factors like overbuild and time to power impact total economics.
  3. Start smart conversations: Use results to guide internal discussions.

Whether expanding capacity or building new facilities, learn how fuel cells can deliver reliable, cost-effective power.

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Notes: The information presented on or through this website and calculator is made available solely for general information purposes and the figures shown are not binding. Calculations are estimates based on typical facility operations and may vary based on specific operational parameters, local US utility rates, and site conditions. International data coming soon.

Resultsvs. most combustion-based solutions

Size of Installation:

Reliability Savings

Achieve grid-level reliability (99.9% uptime) or above with less overbuild.

Overbuild savings:

Additional details: Conventional technologies require up to 50% overbuild to match fuel cell reliability.

Fuel Savings

Achieve better fuel-to-power conversion and lower operating costs over time.

Less gas used:
512,000 to 985,000
MMBtu/year
Savings:
$4,883,000 to $9,385,000
$/year

Additional details: Fuel cells deliver 54% efficiency vs. ~35%-40% for most conventional technologies.

Sustainability

Achieve decarbonization targets by reducing carbon emissions.

CO2 saved:
107,000 to 239,000
tCO2e/year
Savings:
$5,457,000 to $12,205,000
$/year

Calculated assuming a ~$25/tonne internal carbon price from CDP.

Fuel cells generate power with virtually no air pollution (NOx, SOx, or particulate matter) and up to 30% lower carbon emissions compared to conventional technologies. No water is used in steady state operation.

When is Power needed?

Achieve faster deployment and faster ROI.

Revenue Acceleration - 1 year: $166,700,000
Revenue Acceleration - 2 years: $303,000,000
Revenue Acceleration - 3 years: $413,200,000
Revenue Acceleration - 4 years: $500,900,000

Calculated as opportunity cost of deferred revenue at ~$3.3M/MW per year using data from Thunder Said Energy.

Additional details: Fuel cells can accelerate time to power by 12-24 months or more compared to grid-tied or conventional technologies. Time advantage translates directly into faster revenue generation.

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This report provides and apples-to-apples comparison of Bloom fuel cells and conventional onsite power solutions. Your results highlight:

  • Opportunities to reduce cost and complexity
  • Operational advantages across reliability and deployment speed
  • Key inputs for internal planning

Use this report to guide internal discussions - or schedule a follow-up to explore how insights apply to your plans with tailored analysis.

Notes: The information presented on or through this website and calculator is made available solely for general information purposes and the figures shown are not binding. Calculations are estimates based on typical facility operations and may vary based on specific operational parameters, local US utility rates, and site conditions.

Your Fuel Cell Value Snapshot

Size of Installation:

Reliability Savings

Achieve grid-level reliability (99.9% uptime) or above with less overbuild.

Overbuild savings:

Additional details: Conventional technologies require up to 50% overbuild to match fuel cell reliability.

Fuel Savings

Achieve better fuel-to-power conversion and lower operating costs over time.

Less gas used:
MMBtu/year
Savings:
$/year

Additional details: Fuel cells deliver 54% efficiency vs. ~35%-40% for most conventional technologies.

Sustainability

Achieve decarbonization targets by reducing carbon emissions.

CO2 saved:
tCO2e/year
Savings:
$/year

Calculated assuming a ~$25/tonne internal carbon price from CDP.

Fuel cells generate power with virtually no air pollution (NOx, SOx, or particulate matter) and up to 30% lower carbon emissions compared to conventional technologies. No water is used in steady state operation.

When is Power needed?

Achieve faster deployment and faster ROI.

Accelerated by 1 year:
Accelerated by 2 years:
Accelerated by 3 years:
Accelerated by 4 years:

Calculated as opportunity cost of deferred revenue at ~$3.3M/MW per year using data from Thunder Said Energy.

Additional details: Fuel cells can accelerate time to power by 12-24 months or more compared to grid-tied or conventional technologies. Time advantage translates directly into faster revenue generation.