Assessment of China's Market for Fuel Cells

This Study provides an in-depth understanding of the market for fuel cells (occasionally abbreviated as “FC”) in commercial transactions in Mainland China. The report is based on a study of the production, sales, distribution and application of fuel cells. Included is a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the market’s size, trends, development, key participants and opportunities.

This report is comprised of data and analysis of the China fuel cells market and presents a predominantly supply-side view in terms of market numbers. In addition to suppliers, primary research covers customers, research institutes, hydrogen and hydrogen equipment suppliers and industry experts. The market for fuel cells is in a pre-commercialization stage in China insofar as the movement of some fuel cells from one organization to another is not commercial transaction. The scope of this study covers fuel cells which are commercially transacted and also considers some of the potential applications for fuel cells. These are segmented by power cell type: stationary, portable and mobile.

This GCiS market study draws on a three month, in-depth primary survey of around 70 of the market’s supply side and related participants. Target product is PEMFC.

China’s market for fuel cells is small relative to the amount exported and is growing by around 4% in 2009. The high cost of the products, which exclusively use proton exchange membrane technology and poor availability of hydrogen are the major inhibitors in the market. Factors such as intellectual property security have dissuaded foreign companies from selling into the domestic market. Fuel cells are mostly used as showpieces and in academia, with one example of commercial use in China recorded: a public bus service in Beijing. The market is expected to develop over the next decade, where fuel cells will be used in stationary and some portable applications.

This GCiS market study draws on a three month, in-depth primary survey of around 70 of the market’s supply side and related participants. It is recommended reading for any professional needing accurate and detailed strategic information of this market.

Major areas covered include:
- Market size and shares
- Five-year Projections
- Market Structure
- New vs Recoat sales
- Pricing trends
- Distribution
- Consumption
- Assessment of key suppliers SHOW LESS READ MORE >

Chapter 1: Introduction

I. Introduction
LPS Overview

Sections of the Study

Sampling

Figure 1.1: Total Sampling by Target Group

II. Definitions and Process

Key Definitions of Terms Used in this Report

Figure 1.2: Workings of PEM Fuel Cell

Figure 1.3: Glossary of English / Chinese Terms

GCiS China Segmentation

Figure 1.4: GCiS Standard China Geographic Segmentation

Locations by Tier in China

A Note on China’s Key Industrial Output Areas

Pearl River Delta

Figure 1.5: Overview: The Pearl River Delta

Yangtze River Delta

Figure 1.6: Overview: The Yangtze River Delta

Figure 1.7: Overview: The Bohai Rim

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Chapter 2: Total Analysis



I. Executive Summary

Market in Sum

Figure 2.1: Summary of Key Market Figures- China 2008 Fuel Cells Market

Figure 2.2: China Fuel Cell Market Size Figures

Figure 2.3: Key Benchmark Data- China Fuel Cells Market

Market Entry Issues

Figure 2.4: Snapshot of Key Market Entry Issues

Key Findings

Market Drivers, Inhibitors

Main Market Drivers

Main Market Inhibitors

Figure 2.5: Drivers and Inhibitors – Chart

Regulatory Factors

Key Findings

Figure 2.6: Relevant Government Bodies and Non-Government
Associations

Figure 2.7: Relevant Non-Government Associations

Market Opportunities

Figure 2.8: Perceived Opportunities and Revenue Breakdown – China Fuel Cells

Expert Views

Conclusion

Recommendations

II. Market Figures

Key Findings

Market Figures Overview

Market Size Figures

Figure 2.9: Fuel Cells Market Size and Share by Industry

Figure 2.10: Fuel Cells Revenue and Output Share by Industry - Chart

Market Value Chain

Figure 2.11: China Fuel Cells Domestic Market Value Chain

Value Chain Explained

Supplier Revenues and Market Share

Figure 2.12: Company Total and Target Revenues in 2008

Figure 2.13: Market Shares in the China Fuel Cells Market – Chart

Sales Revenues by Location

Figure 2.14: Sales Revenues by Location (2008)

Figure 2.15: Sales Revenues by Location (2008) - Chart

Product and Pricing Details

Figure 2.16: Pricing Details for Typical PEMFC Cells

Figure 2.17: Fuel Cell Price per Watt with Lead-Acid and Lithium-Ion
Batteries

Growth Rates and Forecast

Market Growth

Forecast Methodology

Forecast Estimates – Total Market

Figure 2.18: 2007 to 2013 China Fuel Cells Market Forecast

Figure 2.19: 2007 to 2013 China Fuel Cells Market Forecast - Chart

III. Influencer Analysis

Key Findings

Figure 2.20: China Fuel Cells Market Influencer Map

Government and Institutes

Subsidies and funding

Institutional Influence

Other Research

Fuel Cell Hydrogen

Figure 2.21: Current Hydrogen Fueling Stations in China

OEMs

Stationary Cells

Portable Cells

Figure 2.22: Portable Cells Typical Power Rating,
Price and Application

Mobile Cells

Appendix I: Supplier Profiles

Figure AI.1: List of Suppliers in this Appendix

Beijing Feichilvneng
Shanghai Qingneng
Hongyuan Fuel Cells
Shanghai Tuxin Electric
Shanghai Panye
Jiangsu Huayuan
Dalian Xinyuandongli
Shanghai Boneng
Shanghai Shen-Li High Tech
Wuhan Ligong New Energy

Wuhan Yintai

List of Contacts

- Beijing Feichilvneng
- Beijing Hydrogen Park
- BYD Auto
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Dalian Xinyuandongli
- Hongyuan Fuel Cells
- Hydrogenics
- Jiangsu Huayuan
- Shanghai Boneng
- Shanghai Panye
- Shanghai Qingneng
- Shanghai Shen-Li
- Shanghai Tuxin Electric
- Wuhan Ligong New Energy
- Wuhan Yintai