2009 Fuel Cell Market Report

Technical Report · Mon Nov 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1218929· OSTI ID:1218929

Vincent, Bill ^[1]; Gangi, Jennifer ^[1]; Curtin, Sandra ^[1]; Delmont, Elizabeth ^[1]

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1. Breakthrough Technologies Inst., Washington, DC (United States)

Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that combine hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, water, and heat. Unlike batteries, fuel cells continuously generate electricity, as long as a source of fuel is supplied. Moreover, fuel cells do not burn fuel, making the process quiet, pollution-free and two to three times more efficient than combustion. Fuel cell systems can be a truly zero-emission source of electricity, if the hydrogen is produced from non-polluting sources. Global concerns about climate change, energy security, and air pollution are driving demand for fuel cell technology. More than 630 companies and laboratories in the United States are investing $1 billion a year in fuel cells or fuel cell component technologies. This report provides an overview of trends in the fuel cell industry and markets, including product shipments, market development, and corporate performance. It also provides snapshots of select fuel cell companies, including general.

• Research Organization: Breakthrough Technologies Inst., Washington, DC (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Fuel Cell Technologies Office (EE-3F) (Fuel Cells Technologies Office Corporate)
• OSTI ID: 1218929
• Report Number(s): DOE/GO-102010-3156; 4779
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

DOE/GO-102010-3156
NREL/BK-6A20-49492
November 2010
Fuel Cell Technologies Program
clean energy
hydrogen
portable power
stationary power
transportation
fuels
financing
fuel cell technologies