North American Fuel Cell Technology Market Report 2013-2018

DUBLIN, October 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rc5cr6/north_american) has announced the addition of the "North American Fuel Cell Technology Market Report 2013-2018" report to their offering.

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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 establishment of fuel cell infrastructure.

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 in North America.

The report classifies and defines the revenue for the fuel cell industry. It covers qualitative data about 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. Some of these include Ballard (Canada), Plug Power (U.S.), FuelCell Energy (U.S.), Oorja Fuel Cells (U.S.), and Hydrogenics (U.S.) manufacturing fuel cells for various applications.

Scope of the Report

By Country

- U.S.
- Canada
- By Application
- Portable
- Stationary
- Transportation

By Technology

- Polymer/Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell
- Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC)
- Alkaline Fuel Cell (AFC)
- Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC)
- Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC)
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)
- Direct Carbon Fuel Cell (DCFC)
- Zinc Air Fuel Cell (ZAFC)
- Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC)
- Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC)

By Fuel

- Hydrogen
- Natural Gas/ Methane
- Methanol
- Anaerobic Digester Gas
- Others

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Executive Summary

3 Premium Insights

4 Market Overview

5 North American Fuel Cell Market, By Applications

6 North American Fuel Cell Market, By Countries

7 North American Fuel Cell Market, By Types/Technologies

8 North American Fuel Cells Market, By Fuel 

9 Competitive Landscape

10 Company Profiles

- Ballard Power Systems Inc
- Bloom Energy Corp
- Clearedge Power
- Fuelcell Energy
- Hydrogenics Corporation
- Nuvera Fuel Cells
- Oorja Protonics
- Plug Power Inc
- Protonex Technology Corporation
- Relion Inc

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