A 1 MW Fuel Cell Plant at Ferrari’s Maranello Facilities

Ferrari is taking a major milestone towards its aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 thanks to a new 1 MW solid oxide fuel cell plant at its Maranello facilities. 

The plant was built by Bloom Energy and installed a few days ago. It provides 5 percent of the energy required for Ferrari’s production activities while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. 

On top of that, compared to CHP (Combined Heat and Power) cogeneration systems, gas requirements are cut by around 20 percent with a significant energy saving.

In addition to high levels of efficiency, this innovative technology platform offers flexibility in the choice of energy sources required to power the plant: hydrogen, natural gas, biomethane or a combination, converting the fuel into electricity without combustion. 

According to Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna, he stated that Ferrari is working harder than ever to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, through the adoption of leading-edge technologies and of a scientific approach that are written in our DNA. 

‘’We are thrilled to partner with Bloom Energy, as both our Companies are highly committed to a decarbonization path, and proud to host its first European installation” he added. 

A further benefit, compared to the equivalent systems used previously, is the reduction of more than 99 percent of the pollution that causes the build-up of smog and particulate matter.