Small Stationary Fuel Cells, 2006

Abstract

This Energy Insights report examines the market for small stationary fuel cells, ranging in size from 1kW to 20kW. The market for small stationary fuel cell applications continues to grow steadily in 2006, albeit slowly. Sustained governmental support and incentives, greenhouse gas mandate-induced demand, increased partnership and collaboration, technology dynamism, and the prospect of formalized product standards are, however, bolstering segment activity while reigniting investments. After evaluating the macrolevel factors affecting the small fuel cell sector, this report profiles 12 leading manufacturers and developers.

According to Nadav Enbar, research analyst, Energy Insights, "Government activity remains the primary demand driver of small fuel cell applications. However, a recent uptick in private investment is helping to produce incremental technology advances. As a result, the industry is becoming a more viable residential CHP and backup power solution."

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Energy Insights Opinion
• In This Report
• Situation Overview
  • The Competitive Landscape
    • Government Support Is Critical
    • Investment and Collaboration
    • Despite Market Barriers, Evidence of Industry Optimism
  • Segmenting the Market
    • Target Market
    • Table: Japan Micro-CHP Fuel Cell Program
    • Technology Type
• The Market Players
  • Compare and Contrast
  • Table: Small Fuel Cell Summary
    • Acumentrics
    • Axane Fuel Cell Systems
    • Ballard Power Systems
    • Bloom Energy
    • Ceramic Fuel Cells
    • Figure: Ceramic Fuel Cells' 1kW NetGen Unit
    • European Fuel Cell GmbH
    • Fuel Cell Technologies
    • Figure: Fuel Cell Technologies' Hydrogen Village System Installation at the University of Toronto at Mississauga
    • Hydrogenics
    • Figure: Hydrogenics' HyPM XR 12kW AC Backup Power Fuel Cell Unit
    • IdaTech
    • Nuvera Fuel Cells
    • Figure: Nuvera' s Forza Fuel Cell System at Caffaro Chlorate Plant in Brescia, Italy
    • Plug Power
    • ReliOn
    • Figure: ReliOn' s 1.2kW T-1000 Unit
• 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
    • Acumentrics
    • Axane Fuel Cell Systems
    • Ballard Power Systems
    • Bloom Energy (formerly Ion American)
    • Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd.
    • European Fuel Cell GmbH
    • Fuel Cell Technologies
    • Hydrogenics Corp.
    • IdaTech
    • Nuvera Fuel Cells
    • Plug Power
    • ReliOn
  • Synopsis