Bloom 'Box' Energy Server hands-on (literally) with video!

So here it is, the now-famous (that was fast) Bloom "Box" Energy Servers -- all five of 'em -- working their magic at eBay's north campus. Not much to look at, but we're happy to say it retains a low temperature -- the only heat we really found was due to direct exposure to the light -- and remains quiet while running. There are vents just underneath the sides where cool air was being pumped out. Of course, its raison d'etre is its ability to more efficiently deliver power, which is not something we can really test ourselves. Bloom Energy showcased a number of customers today -- FedEx, Walmart, Staples, Google, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, Cox, and of course, eBay -- and if the numbers meet their mark, you can color us mighty impressed. You know the drill: gallery below, quick video after the break!

Bloom Box Energy Server hands-on

Bloom Energy press shots

[Nathan V Posted Feb 24th 2010 9:05PM]

I want one. One of those big mofos. I'll return the leftovers to the grid for $$$. :)

[wls Posted Feb 24th 2010 9:26PM]

@kilgary
well chemistry doesn't change it isn't magic. If it uses Natural Gas or Propane then it burns mostly Methane which is CH4. It has to have CO2 and H2O as byproducts.
I don't know what biofuel would be used which is carbon neutral except alcohol. If it used that then the byproduct would still be some CO2 and water.

[Showbiz Posted Feb 24th 2010 11:58PM]

@wls You better not use alcohol. There might be a shortage of scotch.

[franksgr8 Posted Feb 24th 2010 10:34PM]

Guys remember this thing is pretty efficient in converting gas into electricity, so more the electricity is made from same amount of gas, less will be the heat generated.

[Showbiz Posted Feb 24th 2010 11:57PM]

I want a Blooming Onion from Outback.

[ummhello Posted Feb 25th 2010 12:24AM]

sooo....wait. these things have sand between them? doesn't that make us rely on the middle east still.....all those deserts and stuff? ; )

[AlexSanchez Posted Feb 25th 2010 2:59AM]

I just want to say I really appreciate the outdoor photos. They look great

Very vivid, nice cameras, was a change of pace of shitty lighting.

[AlexSanchez Posted Feb 25th 2010 2:59AM]

@AlexSanchez
what type of camera was it?

[PaulP Posted Feb 25th 2010 4:12AM]

Will it blend ? Thats the big question... lol

[engadgetaddict Posted Feb 25th 2010 5:37AM]

What happens if there is flooding and the unit is submerged or a snowstorm (causing ice) blocking the air vents or what happens if the unit is hit by lightning?

[pjp13 Posted Feb 25th 2010 9:07AM]

I watched the 60 minutes story on the bloom box and I was very excited. We need more companies like this to not only fuel (hah) the green movement, but to drive down the energy prices through more competition. Good Job Bloom Energy!

[Avolition Posted Feb 26th 2010 1:40AM]

Hey, I'm new... Where do I go Or what do I click to c the video on an iPhone?