Ferrari SpA has become the frontrunner in Bloom Energy Corp.’s race to expand into Europe after the luxury sports car manufacturer announced it has installed solid oxide fuel cells at its headquarters in Maranello, Italy. 

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The Bloom Energy Server 5 now generates about 5% of the energy needed at the facility, with the potential for expansion, a Bloom spokesperson told NGI. 

With the 1 MW solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) installation, Ferrari could cut natural gas requirements by about 20% while reducing emissions. The company is seeking to achieve carbon neutrality in its manufacturing operations by 2030. 

“Natural gas will remain an important fuel for many European countries,” Bloom’s senior managing director Tim Schweikert told NGI. “The European Union has deemed...