Large Stationary Fuel Cells 2006

Abstract

This Energy Insights report examines the market for large stationary fuel cells. The number of market-available fuel cell products dedicated to larger applications (those in the 25kW-5MW+ range) remains small, but reliability, performance, and production costs continue to improve. Simultaneously, government subsidies and other regulatory arrangements are abetting a fragile market. Still, it remains to be seen whether technical advancements and favorable policy momentum can transform ongoing R&D efforts into commercial success. After delineating the factors shaping the large fuel cell segment, this report profiles the progress of market players.

According to Nadav Enbar, research analyst, Energy Insights, "Government activity, increasing electricity prices, and rising private investment are collectively helping to produce steady technology advances and cost reductions in large stationary fuel cell applications. Consequently, the nascent fuel cell market is likely to further develop, with additional commercialized products expected to hit the market in the 2010-2012 time frame."

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Energy Insights Opinion
• In This Report
• Situation Overview
  • The Competitive Landscape
    • Cost: The Major Market Barrier
    • Table: Distributed Generation Technology Options
  • Segmenting the Market
    • Technology Platform
    • Capitalization
    • Target Market
• The Market Players
  • Compare and Contrast
  • Table: Large Fuel Cell Manufacturer Summary
    • Ansaldo Fuel Cells
    • FuelCell Energy
    • GenCell
    • Figure: GenCell 40kW Molten Carbonate (MCFC) Unit
    • General Motors
    • Figure: GM' s Stationary 1MW Fuel Cell Test Unit with Dow Chemical
    • Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems
    • Figure: Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems' 1MW SOFC Plant
    • Siemens Power Generation
    • UTC Fuel Cells
    • Ztek
• Future Outlook
• Essential Guidance
  • Actions to Consider
    • Actions for Fuel Cell Manufacturers
    • Actions for Utilities
• Learn More
  • Related Research
    • Energy Insights Research
    • Other Research
  • Appendix
    • Provider Profiles
      • Ansaldo Fuel Cells
      • FuelCell Energy
      • GenCell Corp.
      • General Motors
      • Rolls-Royce Fuel Cells Systems Ltd.
      • Siemens Power Generation Inc.
      • UTC Fuel Cells
      • Ztek Corp.
  • Synopsis