Carbon Capture Technology

Bloom’s fuel cell platform is inherently suited to be a key part of the Carbon Capture, infrastructure for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)

What is Carbon Capture Technology?

Carbon capture and storage (CCUS) is a groundbreaking technology designed to significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from industrial sources and the atmosphere to help foster net zero power goals. By capturing CO₂ emissions before they reach the air and securely storing them underground, CCS addresses one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Recognized as a vital strategy in the fight against climate change, CCS holds the potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate global warming drastically, making it an essential tool for building a sustainable future.

The Challenge and Opportunity of Carbon Capture

Renewables alone are not enough to reach decarbonization goals. Researchers and entrepreneurs have long sought ways to isolate CO₂ from combusted fossil fuels in the hopes of capturing and storing the isolated new sources of high-quality carbon, but previous attempts have proven prohibitively expensive. Conventional methods for CCUS technology rely on absorbing CO₂ using zeolites, carbon molecular sieves, or amines. The problem is that most of these carbon capture technologies use so much power that they offset many of the environmental benefits they’re designed to achieve.

The Startling Facts about Carbon Capture Technology:

Carbon capture utilization and storage is critical in reaching net-zero climate targets. Globally, over 90 countries have committed to a net-zero target. Major utilities around the world have committed to zero carbon by 2050. However, despite the constant proliferation in power demand from consumers, industries, and the growth of data centers, a clear pathway to reach such commitment remains unclear. Bloom’s solution is ready and available to help customers achieve decarbonized power today. Moreover, Bloom fuel cells operating on biogas paired with carbon capture technology can provide negative-carbon power for customers.

Pure CO₂ Stream

Zero NOx, SOx, Particulate Matter

Meet Sustainability Targets

Bloom’s Carbon Capture Technology

Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cells use an electrochemical process to generate clean, reliable, and highly efficient power. Because no combustion is involved, Bloom’s Energy Server systems avoid the emissions of harmful air pollutants that come with a burning process, such as NO_X and SO_X particulates.

Bloom’s carbon capture system captures and recycles hydrogen and water from the fuel cell exhaust, separating emitted water vapor and CO₂. This CO₂ can be easily captured and permanently sequestered in the ground or utilized in new applications. As a result, the Bloom system can be a key component of any organization seeking to implement carbon capture, utilization, and storage/sequestration.