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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