Newly updated fuel cells report.
Fuel cells provide direct current (DC) voltage that can be used to power
motors, lights, or electrical appliances. Like batteries, fuel cells can
be recharged while operating. They compete with other types of energy
conversion devices such as gas turbines in power plants, gasoline
engines in vehicles, and batteries in laptop computers. Fuel cells have
the potential to become the dominant technology for automotive engines,
power stations, and power packs for portable electronics.
The percentage of fuel cell units manufactured and sold by technology
type has remained fairly steady in recent years. Overall, the market
continues to be dominated by PEMFC, the most flexible and
market-adaptable fuel cell technology. However, other types of fuel
cells are slowly gaining acceptance, creating a more dynamic and robust
industry. At the larger end of the fuel cell scale, molten carbonate
cells are dominant, with FuelCell Energy selling the most MCFCs. Solid
oxide cells are still struggling to make the jump from the research lab
to the market and to find practical applications.
Phosphoric acid fuel cell unit numbers remained practically unchanged in
2005, and thus the cumulative market share went down, but this trend is
expected to change within two years when UTC releases a new enhanced
PAFC with a lifespan of 80,000 operating hours, the highest in the
market.
A relatively new battleground is the residential or small stationary
market. This is, in reality, two separate markets, and some companies
are entering the fray with a focus on either back-up and premium power
or on residential power, rather than trying to sell into both markets.
The main technology is proton exchange membrane, and a majority of units
sold through 2005 were PEMFC. SOFC has a small but significant market
share in this sector, and there has been talk of early commercialization
by several SOFC companies.
Finally, the small portable and portable electronic markets are
dominated almost entirely and in equal shares by PEMFC and DMFC
technologies. Currently, DMFC has an edge, due to the market activities
of one or two large companies. Several other technologies are also under
investigation for use in small portable and portable electronic
devices.
Emerging fuel cell applications in the areas of transportation,
industry, the home, and consumer products speak to the enormous
potential for this technology. Another important application for
renewable energy is in the area of space travel. Since fuel cells do not
rely on combustion, and thus do not produce air pollutants such as NOx
(nitrogen oxides), SO2 (sulfur dioxides), or particulates, fuel cell use
can substantially reduce pollution caused by emissions as well as reduce
oil dependency. Prices for operation will remain vulnerable to natural
gas supplies, as most fuel cells currently employ natural gas, but this
will change if/when a hydrogen economy is established
Updated for 2008
"The global fuel cell industry is expected to generate more than $18.6
billion in 2013. Fuel cell sales will come from three main market
applications: automotive, stationary, and portables. projected sales
could generate nearly $35 billion if market conditions improved for
automotive fuel cells."
This comprehensive new report explains the fuel cell market, identifies
the current and future state of the fuel cell industry, and details
industry initiatives and potential.
It includes a special section on Micro Fuel Cell Technology and
Potential.
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Title Index:
Overview
How a Fuel Cell Works
Parts of a Fuel Cell
Membrane Electrode Assembly
Catalyst
Hardware
Types of Fuel Cells
Phosphoric Acid (PAFC)
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane
Molten Carbonate
Solid Oxide
Alkaline
Direct Methanol
Regenerative
Zinc Air
Protonic Ceramic
Metal-Air "Fuel Cells"
Fuel Cells Minus Membranes
Comparison of Fuel Cell Types
Hydrogen Production Sources
Fossil Fuels
Coal Gasification
Electrolysis
Industrial Wastes
Thermal Processing
Thermochemical Water Splitting
Photoelectrochemical Systems
Biological and Photobiological Systems
Industry Challenges
Cost
Endurance and Reliability
Onboard Storage
System Size
Fuel Flexibility
Air, Thermal, and Water Management
Hydrogen Availability
Performance
System Integration
Improved Heat Recovery Systems
Safety Concerns
Lack of Innovative Technical Development
Public Acceptance
Transportation Application Challenges
Compressor/Expandor Technologies
Thermal and Water Management Technologies
Physical and Chemical Sensors
Regulatory Issues
Fuel Cell R&D
R&D Spending
Micro Fuel Cell Technology
Overview
How it Works
Comparison with Traditional Fuel Cell Technology
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
DMFC
Key Issues in the Micro Fuel Cells Market
Pricing
Regulations
Technical Challenges
Threats from Competition
Threats from Existing Technology
Commercialization of Micro Fuel Cells
Current Market
Outlook
DOE Initiatives
Transportation Systems
Stationary Systems
Fuel Processors
Portable Power/APUs/Off-Road Applications
Stack Components
Industry Initiatives
Micro Fuel Cells
Jadoo Power
Canon
Casio
Hitachi
Motorola
MTI Micro Fuel Cells
Sanyo Electric
Toshiba
Hitachi and Tokai Develop DMFC Prototype
Methanol Fuel Cell
Improved Cathode Structure for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Fuel Cell Breakthrough Could Boost Portable Power
South Korea Invests In Fuel Cells
Miniature Cells for Telephones
Transportation
Cellex Develops System to Replace Lead Acid Batteries
California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP)
Fuel Cell Buses
Hybrid Bus
Ballard Cells to Power DOE Vehicles
DaimlerChrysler Unveils Fuel Cell Vehicle
GVB's Hydrogen Bus Operation
Zero-Emission Buses in Real-World Use
Portable Power
IdaTech's 250-Watt Fuel Cell Portable Power
New Fuel Cell Generator
5kW Hydrogen Fueled Back-up Power
Hydrogen Infrastructure
IEA Hydrogen Program
Compressed Hydrogen Infrastructure Program (CH2IP)
Case Studies of Integrated Hydrogen Energy Systems
New Fuels
Methanol as a Fuel
Dynetek to Deliver Storage Systems to Ford
Palcan's UPS System
TeliaSonera Back Up Power System
Industrial Applications
University of Hawai'i Develops Charcoal-fired Fuel Cell
Power Generation
Proton Unveils New Hydrogen Generator
LH2-fueled Cogeneration Unit with Fuel Cells
FuelCell Energy Hybrid Product
FuelCell Energy Selected By U.S. Department of Energy to Develop a
Coal-Based
Multi-Megawatt Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System
Fuel Cell/Turbine Hybrids
Military
Battery Replacements
Fuel Cells for Military Vehicles
Power Generation
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Residential Applications
Telecommunication Systems
PV-Fuel Cell Hybrid System
PV System with Long-term Energy Storage
Overall Market Potential and Forecast
Fuel Cell Industry
Resources
Companies
Government Links
Government Links
University Sites
Miscellaneous
Current News
Glossary
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