Abstract
Considerable pent-up demand exists for off-grid portable power generation
solutions that are environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Fuel cells have
the unique ability to overcome the weaknesses of incumbent technologies, or
provide a solution not achievable by present technologies. Fuel cells are
extremely energy efficient and provide significant longer runtimes than
batteries, with power being provided either directly, or in hybrid fashion,
such as recharging a battery or being combined with a solar module.
Yet the commercialization of fuel cells has repeatedly been delayed, as the
technology seeks a viable market. Respecting the challenges unique to the
industry, this report conducts a thorough examination of technology trends and
provides deep tactical analysis of markets and applications, concluding that
fuel cell adoption will not be driven by a single killer application, but
instead multiple niche applications will drive the industry, as global demand
increases for clean, reliable power. A central thesis of this report is that
these applications will be determined mainly by power level capacity.
This Pike Research report provides a comprehensive analysis of vertical
markets and applications for micro, macro, and portable power fuel cells,
government incentives and funding structures regarding fuel cells, market
drivers and inhibitors, and in-depth profiles of key global industry players.
Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats (SWOT) analysis is included for
each of the power level segments identified by Pike Research, including: sub
20W, sub 100W, sub 500W, sub 2 kW, and sub 7 kW. The report also includes
detailed market forecasts through 2017 that realistically quantify the
alignment of fuel cell technologies with relevant applications.
Key questions addressed:
- Specific fuel cell applications and market size for each power level
segment
- The present pricing structure, unit demand, and robust market forecasts
for each fuel cell market as defined by power level
- The technology type best suited for portable power fuel cell systems at
different power levels
- Who will be the early OEM adopters of fuel cells?
- SWOT analysis of each fuel cell power level: 20W, 100W, 500W, 2 kW, and 7
kW
- Projected power requirements, cost, and value proposition regarding fuel
cell technology for military applications
- Top 10 manufacturers for each of 13 key target markets
Who needs this report?
- PEMFC, DMFC, and SOFC manufacturers
- Cleantech investment community
- Government agencies, including but not limited to DOE, DOD, DOC, and First
Responders
- Manufacturers of products for off-grid primary or backup power
- Battery manufacturers
- Consumer electronics manufacturers
- Power tool manufacturers
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