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by Heather Clancy  |  August 8, 2011  |  Image 9 of 10

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Referenced back in July 2008, the Google installation of Bloom Energy servers is almost three years old.

One of Bloom Energy's earliest customers (so also one to watch for lifespan concerns) was Internet service giant Google. The company reports that the 400-kilowatt capacity installation in Mountain View, Calif., delivered 3.8 million kilowatt hours of electricity in the first 18 months. "Availability" was reported at 98 percent.

Referenced back in July 2008, the Google installation of Bloom Energy servers is almost three years old. - Image 9 of 10

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