Dublin, Oct. 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l8dg5d/european_market) has announced the addition of the "European Market for Fuel Cell Technology: Trends And Forecast to 2018" report to their offering.
European Fuel Cell Market Revenue Estimated To Reach $613.7
Million By 2018
Fuel cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy through
an electromechanical reaction - like a battery. The only difference
is that the fuel is supplied from outside, thereby making the fuel
cell feel like an engine converting fuel into electricity without
burning it. Fuel cells are of different types such as proton
exchange membrane (PEM), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), molten
carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) and many more differentiated options
based on the components used and the type of reaction taking place
within the cell. A variety of fuels can be used such as hydrogen,
methanol, biogas, natural gas, and hydrocarbons. When working with
hydrogen, fuel cells generate water as an outcome and give
electricity with zero emission. Fuel cells are gaining importance
as the demand for clean energy is increasing and due to the
continuous depletion of oil and gas reserves. Furthermore, the
focus is shifting towards renewable energy which is backed by
governments and companies throughout Europe.
Major factors responsible for the growth of the
fuel cell market include the ability of fuel cells in
stationary, portable and transportation applications as a source of
off grid power source, zero emission and clean energy source and
continuous depletion of existing oil reserves makes. The key
concerns in the industry pertain to the high cost of catalyst,
commercialization of fuel cells and the establishment of fuel cell
infrastructure.
The report classifies and defines revenue for the fuel cell
industry. It covers qualitative data relating to fuel cell
technologies used in various applications. The report also provides
a comprehensive review of major market drivers, restraints,
opportunities, winning imperatives, and key burning issues in the
fuel cell market. Key players in the industry are profiled in
detail with their recent developments.
Key Topics Covered
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Premium Insights
3.1 Germany Dominating European Market
3.2 Germany Lead Market, By Capacity
3.3 Germany Holding Major Share, By Unit Shipments
3.4 Stationary And Portable Major Fuel Cell Applications
3.5 PEMFC & MCFC Dominate Market By Capacity While DMFC, PAFC
& SOFC Show Towering Growth
3.6 PEMFC Dominating The Fuel Cell Market
3.7 Hydrogen - Most Effective Fuel
4 Market Overview
5 European Fuel Cell Market, By Applications
5.1 Introduction
5.2 European Fuel Cell Market- By Applications
5.3 Stationary Applications Market
5.4 Transportation Applications Market
5.5 Portable Applications Market
6 European Fuel Cell Market- By Country
6.1 Market Overview
6.2 Germany
6.3 United Kingdom
6.4 Rest Of Europe
7 European Fuel Cell Market, By Types/ Technologies
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fuel Cell Market By Types/Technologies
7.3 Polymer/ Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEM)
7.4 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)
7.5 Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC)
7.6 Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFC)
7.7 Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC)
7.8 Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFC)
7.9 Direct Carbon Fuel Cells (DCFC)
7.10 Zinc Air Fuel Cells (ZAFC)
7.11 Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells (PCFC)
7.12 Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC)
8 European Fuel Cells Market, By Fuel
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Hydrogen
8.3 Natural Gas/ Methane
8.4 Methanol
8.5 Anaerobic Digester Gas
9 Competitive Landscape
10 Company Profiles (Overview, Products And Services, Financials,
Strategy And Developments)
Companies Mentioned
- AFC Energy
- Ceres Power Holdings
- Genport
- Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology
- SFC Energy
- Topsoe Fuel Cell
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