Merchant Hydrogen Utilization and On-Site Distributed Generation

Demand for on-site hydrogen generators will increase at an annual average growth rate equivalent to 12% over the next five years between 2003-2008. This growth will be driven primarily by the need for distributed hydrogen supply and the need for reliable, cost effective supply options. The on-site hydrogen generator combines flexibility and purity to meet customer needs. Over the next five years also, the cost-effectiveness of on-site generators will rise drastically as new catalytic materials, compact reformers and high-pressure proton-exchange membranes electrolyzers enhance productivity. These technological advancements coupled with the increasing need for high purity hydrogen product at high pressure will create the demand for on-site hydrogen generators. To this end, the report will be valuable for venture capitalists, new product developers, marketing managers, business executives, government agencies and those engaged in research and development work.