Bloom Energy Partners with AmCham Korea to Deploy Fuel Cells for AI Data Centers

Bloom Energy Forges Strategic Partnership to Power South Korea's AI Ambitions

January 13, 2026

In a significant move to address the soaring power demands of artificial intelligence, Bloom Energy, a leading US-based developer of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, has entered a strategic partnership to deploy its clean energy systems across South Korea's burgeoning data center market. The agreement underscores the critical role of alternative power solutions in supporting energy-intensive computing while meeting sustainability goals.

The company has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AmCham). The partnership aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of Bloom's SOFC power systems, specifically targeting the rapidly growing AI data center sector in the country. This initiative is part of Bloom's broader global expansion strategy within the digital infrastructure industry.

James Kim, chair and CEO of AmCham Korea, emphasized the strategic importance of the deal, stating, "Bloom Energy’s clean power solutions, optimized for industrial applications, will be critical not only to Korea’s sustainable growth but also to securing the energy backbone needed for the country to emerge as one of the world’s top three AI powerhouses." He added that the partnership represents a concrete step toward deeper US-Korea cooperation in building a more sustainable future.

Bloom's technology, which generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction rather than combustion, is positioned as a high-efficiency, low-emission alternative to traditional power sources. The company has secured a series of major deals to back its expansion, including a $5 billion commitment from global investment firm Brookfield. Its recent contracts include a direct supply agreement with Oracle, an extended deal to supply over 100MW of capacity across 19 Equinix data centers, and a massive framework agreement with utility American Electric Power for up to 1 gigawatt of SOFCs to power off-grid AI data centers.

The foray into the Korean market signals a pivotal shift in how major data center hubs plan to secure reliable, scalable, and cleaner power. As AI workloads dramatically increase energy consumption, partnerships like this one could set a precedent for leveraging fuel cell technology to ensure grid stability and support national ambitions in the global AI race, without solely relying on conventional power infrastructure.

Source: datacenterdynamics