Fuel Cell Market Reports

Introduction - Objectives, scope, research methods and client entitlements (6 pages)

Developments in the Energy Market - Regional forecasts to 2025 of factors influencing the emergence of FCs and their competitors; energy consumption; electricity demand; economic development; size and structure of power plant markets (30 pages, 14 Figures, 9 Tables)

Distributed Generation and Fuel Cells - Distributed energy market drivers and sector forecasts associated with cogeneration, chemical co-production, power-only applications in baseload, intermediate and intermittent duties; FC market forecasts in capacity and volume terms to 2025 by application, region and power band; coverage extends from residential scale applications to 100MW (77 pages, 7 Figures, 21 Tables)

Other Fuel Cell Power Plant Markets - Analysis of opportunities in large -scale plant
(over 100MW for central power, district energy and industrial applications); renewable energy; secure and premium power systems; standby, peaking, rental and other applications; FC forecasts as above (56 pages, 3 Figures, 6 Tables)

Small-Scale Fuel Cells - Examination of markets (some exceptional volume potential) down to mW ratings, as integrated power sources for communication products, digital equipment, consumer electronics, industrial and military systems; lightweight multi-purpose power sources; portable gensets; volume, value and capacity forecasts by application, region and power band (33 pages, 8 Figures, 13 Tables)

Transportation Issues for Fuel Cells - An introduction to the transportation sector, with particular reference to the fuel options for FC power sources (centrally produced
hydrogen, local hydrogen, methanol, gasoline, etc); estimates of market distribution by fuel type (21 pages)

Transportation Fuel Cell Markets - Discussion and analysis of transportation applications and the role for fuel cells in specific areas including vehicular auxiliary power units and range extenders; light duty traction (electric bicycles and scooters, personal mobility vehicles, golf carts, neighborhood vehicles, etc); passenger car fuel cell vehicles; buses and commercial FCVS; military and other off-road vehicles; materials handling equipment; marine; rail, aerospace and other applications; volume, value and capacity forecasts by application, region and power band (99 pages, 7 Figures, 25 Tables)

Fuel Cell Market Overview - Composite forecasts analyzed by application (20
application categories, with volume (units), value ($M) and capacity (MW) forecasts at intervals to 2025); by power rating (11 power bands, with volume, value and capacity forecasts as above); by geographic region (5 regions, with forecasts as before); by FC type (PEMFCs, DMFCs, other LT FCs, MCFCs and SOFCs, with forecasts as before).
The overview concludes with market summaries for the principal FC types, with volume, value and capacity forecasts in each case (20 pages, 11 Figures, 10 Tables)

Conclusions - Draws together some of the key points emerging from the study (3 pages)

Section 1 - Introduces the concept of a fuel cell. It includes a description of the various fuel cell technologies, their major applications and a summary of the balance-of-plant features required for working systems. It also includes a simple analysis of the tabulated data in Section3.

Section 2 - presents a listing of some 2,500 organizations in the sector. It includes company name, address, telephone, fax and website details. For the companies in Section 3 (below), it also provides an "at-a-glance" guide to the areas of involvement in terms of technology and activity.

Section 3 - profiles 500+ organizations involved in fuel cell production, development and marketing. Standard entries comprise the company's name, address, phone, fax, email, website and contact points, two summary charts and a descriptive profile of up to 200 words. The first chart describes the areas of interest: application sectors, technologies and activities. The second chart presents the company's principal activity, year established, employees, turnover and parent organization.

Section 4 - provides information on commercially available fuel cell products. Sub-sections deal with materials, components, subsystems such as fuel processors and power conditioners, test equipment, stack modules and complete fuel cell systems. A supplementary table for power generation systems will facilitate like-for-like comparisons.

Fuel Cell Fuel Sources
Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2007 to 2013
411 pages

A unique and integrated fuel cell power system is aimed directly at low output applications where smaller internal combustion engines (ICE) and batteries are the power source. These include personal transport and fleet type vehicles used in closed range environments (airports, amusement parks, golf courses, malls, delivery circuits).

Renewable energy is the only alternative for making hydrogen. Other sources of energy are more efficiently used directly. Natural gas should be used directly. Electricity is available in off peak hours to make some hydrogen. Otherwise, renewable sources are the most reasonable energy source for manufacturing hydrogen.

Fuel cells for buildings and homes might make good backup generators, but not daily energy sources. Hydrogen can be produced on Earth by water electrolysis. This process may be very efficient (in excess of 80%). There is always a catch. The process uses electricity. It therefore does not make much sense to use electricity to generate hydrogen to generate electricity.

The production of high purity hydrogen can happen via electrolysis for export. Hydro electricity is generally an attractive way to achieve power sources. The achievement of transporting the electricity efficiently over long distances is perhaps a more effective means of using hydropower than of converting the hydro power to manufacturing hydrogen.

The time scale of the market broadening for natural gas in the motor vehicle sector strongly depends on the build-up of a refueling infrastructure. Favorable conditions for alternative energy sources are expected to encourage vehicle production and consumer acceptance.

Over the longer term, the chemistry of fuel cells will be studied and mastered. At that time, renewal sources of energy including wind and solar power will be converted to hydrogen for use in the fuel cells. The high cost of the catalyst platinum is one of several deterrents to rapid implementation hydrogen infrastructure. Natural gas is an interim technology that can be used in local filling stations to manufacture hydrogen should that become economically attractive.

Renewable energy as a fuel source for hydrogen manufacture is what scientists think is needed. Infrastructure investment at $247 million in 2005 is expected to reach $25.2 billion by 2013. In this manner the global economy can evolve.

Estimated potential for the main alternative fuels by 2020: biomass derived fuels 15%, natural gas 10%, LPG 5% and hydrogen a few per cent.

Fuel Cell Transportation Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2007 to 2013
481 pages

Commercialization of fuel cells for transportation relate to making vehicle fuel cells cost competitive. Challenges are low-cost infrastructure, range, and power density. Cost reduction, component integration, complexity reduction, and increasing safety are needed.

Innovative changes in vehicle design and materials to reduce vehicle weight and improve aerodynamics will benefit fuel cell vehicles as well as conventional vehicles. The use of platinum is a central issue. Platinum is used in the core of the PEM fuel cell that is used for transport. The price of the core has to be drastically reduced for fuel cell vehicles to be viable. A unique and integrated fuel cell power system is aimed directly at low output applications where smaller internal combustion engines (ICE) and batteries are the power source. These include personal transport and fleet type vehicles used in closed range environments (airports, amusement parks, golf courses, malls, delivery circuits). Two and three wheeled scooters represent a target market. Stationary, marine and portable power applications are a target market. Hybrid and personal power represent the most likely avenue for fuel cell vehicular development. People will begin to own more than one vehicle. The personal vehicle will provide for moving around a local region, back and forth to work and around town to activities and stores. These personal vehicles will be very comfortable with music and good seating. The will be good for fuel cells because they will be small and suitable for one or two people at the most. Not much power is needed as the speeds are slow and the pickup not demanding. Major issues affecting the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell automobiles are the cost of the fuel, building of requisite fueling infrastructure, and vehicle range. Range is limited to on-board storage ability. A hydrogen economy is a challenge that transcends the ability of industry and depends on governments to deliver necessary infrastructure. The capacity of the individual major stakeholders is limited to providing components of the fuel cell and hydrogen economy.

Governments exist to create infrastructure that is useful to the culture sustained within national borders. There are significant infrastructure investments that need to be made to make fuel cells a reality. These are the task of government. Table 3- illustrates fuel cell infrastructure investment needed.

The cost of new infrastructure for fuel cell refueling raises from $2 billion per year initially to $21 billion per year by 2010. This cost will likely be borne by governments as well as private industry. Market growth depends on $5 billion infrastructure investment in local hydrogen manufacture for fuel cells. It represents an environmentally sound investment in environmentally clean fuel. It further represents a very sound business investment that will reap enormous returns for the investors over many years.

Total vehicle fuel cell markets for autos at $772.7 million in 2007 will grow to $98 billion by 2013. Commercial introduction means that auto, bus, and truck segments will grow. Cars that use fuel cell systems are evolving sophisticated capability. By the end of the forecast period, trucks are expected to account for the largest portion of spending.

Fuel Cell Fuel Sources Market Analysis, Forecasts, and Supplier Strategies 2002-2007 WinterGreen Research Inc.
200 pages

Natural gas appears to be the fuel of choice for fuel cell hydrogen. Natural gas can be used to make hydrogen. Natural gas is ubiquitous.

Shell Hydrogen appears to have the lead in developing fuel for fuel cells. Other market participants appear to have promising technologies. Shell Hydrogen, Hydro-Quebec, and Gesellschaft fur Elektrometallurgie (GfE) have established a joint venture for developing, manufacturing and marketing hydrogen storage products. Gesellschaft fur Elektrometallurgie (GfE) is a German alloy company. The partners are convinced that metal hydrides provide the best means of safely and reliably storing hydrogen.

There is a vast difference between the cost of a refueling station for natural gas conversion to hydrogen and methanol as illustrated hereafter -- $1.2 million for natural gas versus $68,000 for methanol in 2005.

However, the natural gas route just takes capital. Once the refueling infrastructure is built, fuel cells will take hold in the market.

The cost of these natural gas refueling depots at $1.2 million each in 2005 is expected to drop to $300,000 per station by 2011.

Stationary Fuel Cells Market Opportunities and Forecasts 2002-2007
WinterGreen Research Inc.
225 pages

Fuel cells promise to create a vast new industry. Stationary units are complemented by fuel cells used in vehicles and those used in portable devices like cell phones and portable computers. Because stationary fuel cells are designed to last 30 years or more, they have a higher cost per kilowatt than vehicular or micro fuel cells. Because of this constraint, the development efforts for the various types of fuel cells are being conducted separately. There are three types of stationary fuel cell markets: utility, campus and residential.

Growing demand for energy and the deployment of alternative energy savings and generation technology is creating a market for fuel cells. Increasing awareness of the deleterious effects of air pollution represent another driving force for stationary fuel cells.

Fuel cells are expected to be one of the main utitiity and residential stationary poser wources within ten years. Market factors of economics, energy independence and environmnental concerns are driving the development of the fuel cell industry.

Stationary fuel cell markets are poised for rapid growth. The trials have veen completed; products are ready for use in real situations.

In 2001 utility markets accounted for 81% of stationary fuel cell shipments, buth this percentage drops to 37% by 2007. In 2001, campus fuel cell applications accounted for the remainder of the market, 19%. By 2007, campus fuel cell applications account for 50% of shipments.

Residential fuel cell shipments were not at a level where they could be counted in 2001, but by 2007, residential fuel cells account for 13% of the shipment dollars.

Total stationary fuel cell markets at $45.2 million in 2001 are expected to reach $11.4 billion by 2007.

Fuel Cells for Vehicles: Market Opportunities and Forecasts 2005-2011
WinterGreen Research
225 pages

Global demand for vehicles using alternative fuels is expected to be 170,000 units by the year 2002, up from 16,900 units sold in 2001. Fuel cells will replace all alternative fuels by 2005. Fleet vehicle markets will evolve first.

Vehicle fuel cell markets at $40.5 million in 2005 represent the beginning of commercial introduction of cars that use fuel cell systems. Markets are expected to reach $8.5 billion by 2011.

Commercialization challenges for the automotive fuel cell industry relate to making vehicle fuel cells cost-competitive with existing gasoline engines. The most difficult challenges are low-cost infrastructure, range and power density. Other challenges include cost reduction, component integration complexity reduction and increasing safety.

M-003 Portable Power Devices: Industry Review and Market Projections

Report Highlights:

· The global market for premium portable power will rise at an average annual growth
rate (AAGR) of 7.2%, from $4.4 billion in 2204 to $6.3 billion in 2009.
· Lithium-ion/polymer dominates this market with a 98% share.
· This will slip somewhat to 94% in 2009.
· Hydrogen fuel cells are expected to feature very strong growth, rising at an AAGR of
25.4% to $385 million in 2009.
· Zinc-air cells are a small $12 million market that is expected to reach $26 million in 2009.

The once dominant position of alkaline batteries and nickel-cadmium (NiCad) batteries and some tentative uses of nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries has given way to lithium-ion battery technology. The inherent higher energy density of small fuel cells in comparison to batteries, however, could lead to longer operational time and served the power demands of next-generation portable electronics. Unsurprisingly, this has led many device manufacturers to examine the technology potential of fuel cells.

For small portable fuel cells to succeed in the market place, the technology must, in most cases, displace batteries or solar panels or succeed in niches that these power sources presently do not fill on a performance basis. Nevertheless, not all the needs for satisfactory portable power have been met. Applications for ever increasing sophisticated portable devices grow yearly.

This report focuses on evolving battery and fuel cell power sources for supplying premium power for portable devices. It identifies both the opportunities and the deficiencies of premium power sources and further identifies the most likely, and concurrently the most appropriate, technologies for advanced portable devices. The total increase in the number of companies showing an involvement in this market sector is an indicator of the intense global interest and activity in the premium power source arena.

This document contains:

· An overview of premium power sources defined as fuel cells, rechargeable lithium
batteries and metal-air fuel cells.
· An examination of these three premium power sources and the one-watt market they compete for.
· An overview of the manufacturers of portable fuel cells and secondary lithium batteries
· Discussion of current technology and technology trends.
· Profiles of market leaders in these areas.

Published January 2005
299 pages
Price: $3150 for full report (add 15% for PDF version)

B-296 Evolution of Fuel Cells and Batteries for the Military:
Trends and Markets

This report looks at the technological evolution and advances for military applications requiring primary, supplementary and backup power. It addresses applications for stationary, mobile, and portable power requirements, and includes existing and projected uses and markets for fuel cells and advanced batteries within the military. A principle objective is to identify what are the trends that are likely and appropriate for the use of fuel cells for large stationary power needs, mobile power, and small-scale power needs. Fuel cells are expected to be deployed for some military power needs by 2006. Advanced batteries and generators for mobile electric power will continue to have a role. These electrochemical devices have the potential to offer agility, stability, and efficient power to replace traditional hydrocarbon combustion-driven platforms and battery-powered systems. The market for military fuel cells is poised to take off in 5 to 10 years, but the opportunities are balanced by a number of barriers that must be overcome before military fuel cells can sustain the anticipated multi-billion dollar markets anticipated by mid-21st century forces.

Published March 2004
141 pages
Price: $2,950 for full report (add 15% for PDF version)

This comprehensive market study reviews in depth the pertinent technical, geographical, and economic drivers for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. Forecasted growth of the industry sector is presented with important analytical and statistical information on markets, applications, industry structure, markets and industry dynamics, as well as materials and other technical developments. The focus of this analysis is Solid Oxide Fuel Cells with a review of potential applications from small to large power demands. The main goal of this study is to identify potential growth opportunities for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and to provide the reader with information needed for strategic planning or investment decisions.

The objective of the study is to review the potential growth of hydrogen energy generation and storage of hydrogen for fuel cells. The study provides an in-depth analysis of the pertinent technical and economic drivers for the generation and storage of hydrogen for hydrogen fuel cells as well as forecasting growth of the industry sectors. The topics are detailed with statistical and analytical information on markets, applications, industry structure, and dynamics, along with technological developments. This report focuses on the reforming technologies, electrolyzers, and storage components, such as hydrides and tanks. The study also discusses emerging technologies for hydrogen production and storage as well as identifying large and small companies and the technologies they offer.

The internal combustion engine has had a successful life as the power plant of choice for the millions of vehicles produced worldwide since the turn of the 19th century. It remains the primary power source today, but its future is becoming less certain as environmental concerns, burgeoning populations and dwindling petroleum supplies combine to force industry to look ahead to something else. Like the steam engine that preceded it, the internal combustion engine is destined for extinction. What will replace it, and when? This report examines advanced technologies that offer the promise of performance equal to the internal combustion engine, economy, near- or zero-emission pollutant capabilities, and the possibility of revolutionary changes in vehicle power systems within the foreseeable future. The report focuses on developing technologies, the structure of the automotive industry, the companies involved in advanced power technologies, the current and projected power initiatives, and the projected markets for such technologies. Market forecasts are given for the period 2002 through 2007

Relentless increases in electrical power requirements for industry, home consumers and the military are stretching the practical limits of existing power generation systems. Many fixed systems are nearing the end of their useful lives. The need for a new power generation technology that is efficient, quiet and nonpolluting is clear. The fuel cell in its various forms appears to be a viable answer. Technological advances indicate that a fuel cell can generate required levels of power over a wide range of stationary and mobile applications. This technical/marketing report examines in detail existing and developmental fuel cell technologies for fixed and mobile power applications and profiles companies involved. Forecasts for the various markets discussed will be provided through 2006.

Small batteries and fuel cells have long been used to power portable products and operate aerospace, medical and military systems. Over the past ten years, whole new classes of portable communications, computing, and tools have been made possible due to small batteries and fuel cells. More recently, advanced battery systems and inexpensive portable fuel cells have been fabricated. These battery and fuel cell systems contain hundreds of combinations of possible electrode, electrolyte, separator, and electrocatalytic materials, as well as advanced hydrogen storage materials. With this in mind, this BCC Business Opportunity Report examines the U.S. market for small battery and fuel cell materials. Each small battery and fuel cell material is profiled and analyzed. This report provides an overview of specific small battery and fuel cell technologies in terms of markets, value, number of units shipped, and types of materials used. Small battery and fuel cell consumption is discussed in terms of how they are used to create various components. An extensive set of small battery and fuel cell material supplier profiles is provided, along with a summary of contact information for the small battery and fuel cell companies that use these materials.

Published: September 2002
414 pages
Price: $3750.00

Large batteries and fuel cells have long been used to provide backup electrical power, start automobiles, and power industrial vehicles. More recently, they have been used for advanced military systems, electric automobiles and buses, and to generate power from clean fuels like hydrogen. These large battery and fuel cell systems contain hundreds of combinations of possible electrode, electrolyte, separator, and electrocatalytic materials. With this in mind, this BCC Business Opportunity Report examines the U.S. market for large battery and fuel cell materials. Each large battery and fuel cell material is profiled and analyzed. The report provides an overview of specific large battery and fuel cell technologies in terms of markets, value, number of units shipped, and types of materials used. Large battery and fuel cell consumption is discussed in terms of how they are used to create various components. An extensive set of large battery and fuel cell material supplier profiles is provided, along with a summary of contact information for the battery and fuel cell companies that use these materials.

The last ten years have been a renaissance in energy storage technology, as once-developmental energy storage systems like lithium batteries and fuel cells achieved commercial success. This report examines today's exotic and developmental energy storage systems - which will be tomorrow's success stories. Technologies considered include flywheels, ultracapacitors and supercapacitors, and thermal energy storage, as well as systems based on superconducting materials and nanotechnology. The existing target market for utility-scale, stationary, environmental control, automotive, portable, and military/aerospace is defined and analyzed. A detailed description of the technologies, companies, and short and long-term market potential is provided. Five- and ten-year market predictions for exotic and developmental systems are presented, along with a detailed set of company profiles.

Published May 2001
204 pages
Price: $3650.00

Technology Situation
Today's automotive electrical applications provide challenges for power electronics, especially the motors and power semiconductors. This high volume, consumer-oriented business requires low cost products. However, these products must exhibit high reliability, low maintenance and be able to withstand high-energy transients. Ease of interface and integration provided by semicondutor technology play a key role in achieving these objectives. In addition, system design must approach new applications and revisit existing ones with a focus on the available power and energy as a limiting resource. Optimized usage of the latest technologies and techniques will provide designers more possiblilities to reduce power consumption.

STUDY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
This study provides extensive detail on the motors, power electronics, and semiconductors used to control vehicle loads. It contains invaluable information for those charged with the responsibility of resolving the design issues of increasing vehicle loads with the limited power available on today's and future vehicles.

WHO WILL BENEFT
This study is directed towards executives dealing with technical and manufacturing development; motor, generator, and electronic component design: advanced automotive vehicle concepts; transportation planning and electric power use and distribution issues. The study is particulary useful to:

Small Fuel Cells for Portable Applications Library includes all 5 editions of the Small Fuel Cells Market Reports. With over 80 chapters, these reports have the latest information available with complete narratives, charts, graphs and data.