Fuel cell benefit analysis

Technical Report · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7153185· OSTI ID:7153185

Nelson, S. H.; Ackerman, J. P.

A study was performed to evaluate the potential benefits resulting from the commercialization of first-generation fuel cells in the early 1980s. Utilization of fuel cells was assessed for electric generation, integrated energy systems, combined production of electricity and industrial process steam, and export markets. The electric utility market was further divided into new capacity for privately-owned utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and for replacement of absolete units. In addition, an evaluation of the effect of a different growth rate for electricity demand was performed. On the basis of these evaluations, it was found that there would be substantial savings of energy and money, as well as substantial increases in exports, if first-generation fuel cells were brought to market in the early 1980s.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., Ill. (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 7153185
• Report Number(s): ANL/ES-51
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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