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High-temperature Fuel Cells for Decentralized Power Generation: Recent Innovations, Developments, and Growth Opportunities

Publisher Frost & Sullivan
Published Jul 01, 2024
SKU # MC18979520

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High-temperature Fuel Cells for Decentralized Power Generation: Recent Innovations, Developments, and Growth Opportunities


Analyzing the techno-economic advantages of implementing HTFC technologies for a low-carbon future

The increasing demand for decentralized power generation, supportive government policies, and the progress of the hydrogen economy will drive the growth of the high-temperature fuel cells (HTFC) industry for decentralized power generation. The focus on energy independence and security across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors for reliable and clean power generation has increased the role of HTFC technologies as a primary and backup power device.

HTFCs operating at temperatures above 500°C are less prone to carbon monoxide poisoning and utilize non-precious metals, offering fuel flexibility and internal reforming capabilities. Solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology dominates the HTFC technologies landscape, followed by molten-carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) technology. Globally, manufacturers are focusing on improving durability and lifespan and reducing the cost of HTFC systems for combined heat and power (CHP) generation applications.

The United States, South Korea, and Japan are leaders in the development and deployment of HTFCs for CHP generation and baseload power generation applications, followed by the European Union, which is demonstrating growing interest and implementing strategic initiatives.

This Frost & Sullivan study covers the following topics:

It offers a technology overview of SOFC and MCFC technologies.
It provides a comparative analysis of low-temperature and high-temperature fuel cell technologies and discusses the technological performance of HTFC-based micro-CHP units.
The study also evaluates key growth opportunities, growth drivers and restraints, important innovators in the industry, and the patent landscape.

Table of Contents

    • Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
    • The Strategic Imperative 8TM
    • The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on High-temperature Fuel Cells for Decentralized Power Generation
    • Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine
    • Research Methodology
    • Scope of Analysis
    • Segmentation
    • Growth Drivers
    • Growth Restraints
    • Hydrogen Economy Value Chain
    • HTFCs' Role in Decentralized Power Generation
    • SOFCs' Working Mechanism
    • MCFCs' Working Mechanism
    • LTFC and HTFC Technologies: A Comparative Analysis
    • HTFCs: Cost Analysis
    • HTFC-based Micro-CHP Units: Technical Performance
    • Global Initiatives Driving HTFC Deployment
    • Case Study: Electricity and Heat for the Hermann-Josef-Krankenhaus (HJK) Hospital in Erkelenz, Germany
    • The United States Leads the HTFC Patent Landscape
    • Key HTFC Participants
    • HTFC Participants to Watch
    • Emerging HTFC Participants
    • Growth Opportunity 1: Hybrid Microgrids Offer Energy Security for a Wide Range of Industries
    • Growth Opportunity 2: High-temperature Fuel Cells' Strong Potential for Carbon Capture
    • Growth Opportunity 3: Diverse Business Models Make the HTFC Industry Attractive
    • Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): Explanation
    • Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
    • Next Steps
    • Take the Next Step

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