Maranello (Italy), 23 June 2022 – Ferrari takes a further
step 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% of the energy required for Ferrari’s
production activities[1] while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Compared to CHP (Combined Heat and Power) cogeneration systems, gas
requirements are cut by around 20% 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.
A further benefit, compared to the
equivalent systems used previously, is the reduction of more than 99% of the
pollution that causes the build-up of smog and particulate matter.
Benedetto Vigna,
Ferrari CEO, commented: “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”.