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Fuel Cells - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 562 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 338395

Global Fuel Cells Market to Reach $40.7 Billion by 2030

The global market for Fuel Cells estimated at US$11.4 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$40.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.2% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 17.3% CAGR and reach US$26.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells segment is estimated at 17.6% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $2.8 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 23.9% CAGR

The Fuel Cells market in the U.S. is estimated at US$2.8 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$7 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 23.9% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 14.2% and 16.8% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 16.2% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 151 Featured)

  • Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
  • Bloom Energy Corporation
  • Altergy Systems
  • Ceres Power Holdings PLC
  • AFC Energy PLC
  • Arcola Energy Ltd.
  • Antig Technology Co. Ltd.
  • BayoTech Inc.
  • Allatherm
  • Alvatek Limited
  • Aspen Systems, LLC.
  • Air Products Inc.
  • Coatema Coating Machinery
  • CandleLand
  • Chung-Hsin Electric and Machinery Manufacturing Corp. (CHEM)

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Fuel Cells: An Introduction
  • Classification of Fuel Cells
  • Major Applications of Fuel Cells
  • Fuel Cells: Clean, Efficient, Reliable and Eco-friendly Alternative to Conventional Petroleum-based Fuels
  • Fuel Cells Market: Prospects and Outlook
  • Major Market Drivers & Restraints
  • Government Subsidies to Promote Fuel Cell Technology
  • Increasing Adoption of EVs and Hybrid Vehicles
  • Strong Focus on Alternative Energy Sources
  • Potential for Use in Distributed Generation Applications
  • Increasing Popularity of Hydrogen Fuel
  • Stationary & PEM Fuel Cells and Fuel Cell Vehicles to Post Solid Growth
  • Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Dominates Fuel Cells Market
  • Stationary and Transport Applications Lead the Fuel Cells Market
  • Clean Energy Focus Drives Use of Fuel Cells in Transportation Sector
  • Developed Economies at the Forefront of Innovation and Adoption of Fuel Cells-based Applications
  • Developing Economies Emerge as Promising Regions for Fuel Cell Adoption
  • Cost Reductions to Benefit Market Growth
  • Cost Structure of Fuel Cell: Breakdown (%) of Cost by Key Components
  • Competitive Landscape
  • A Fairly Competitive Market
  • Participants Focus on Product Innovation and Expansion to Gain Competitive Edge
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Startups Enter the Fray
  • World Brands
  • Fuel Cells - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Ambitious Vision of an All-Hydrogen Economy Drives Interest in Fuel Cells
  • Net Zero Carbon Goals and Favorable Government Policy Changes Promote Adoption of Fuel Cell Technology
  • Carbon Neutrality Goals of Various Countries
  • Auto Industry Banks on Fuel Cells as a Sustainable Fuel Technology of the Future
  • PEM Fuel Cells in Automobiles
  • Strong Investments to Promote Growth
  • Automakers Eye on Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Boost Gains in Post-Pandemic Era
  • Hydrogen FCEVs Combat GHG Emissions
  • FCEV Targets Set by the Hydrogen Council for the Years 2030 and 2050
  • Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure: Critical for the Success of FCVs
  • High Costs: The Achilles Heel of Hydrogen Fuel cells
  • Deployments of Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEB)
  • Focus on Enhancing Durability and Lowering Cost of Fuel Cells Increases
  • Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Motorbikes: An Opportunity to Tap
  • Fuel Cells Find Niche Applications in 2-Stroke Engine Motorcycles
  • Fuel Cell-Powered Trains and Trams: Tremendous Potential for Fuel Cell Industry
  • Material Handling: A Successful Application of Fuel Cells
  • Global Material Handling Equipment Revenues Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Billion: 2016-2024
  • Marine Sector: A Nascent yet Promising Application of Fuel Cells
  • Need for Alternative Propulsion Solutions Drives Demand for Fuel Cells in Marine Vessels Market
  • Expanding Applications in the Military Sector Augur Well for the Market
  • A Glance at Use of Fuel Cell Systems in Select Military Applications
  • Strong Demand for PorTable Electronic Devices to Spur Opportunities for PorTable Fuel Cells
  • Global Consumer Electronics Market (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2018- 2024
  • Environmental Benefits Drive Adoption of Fuel Cells in the Power Sector
  • Rising Investments in Distributed Renewable Energy Generation Enhances Prospects for Fuel Cells
  • Global Energy Mix: 1990 Vs 2020 Vs 2030
  • Global Solar Power Market: Solar PV Capacity (in GW) and PV Generation (in TWh) for the Years 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023
  • Demand Response: An Expanding Application for Fuel Cells
  • Aircraft Manufacturers Take a Closer Look at Fuel-Efficient and Eco-Friendly Fuel Cells
  • Fuel Cells for Data Center Market to Witness NoTable Expansion
  • Global Data centers Market Growth Outlook (In %) For Years 2019 Through 2025
  • Stationary Fuel Cells Market: An Overview
  • Telecom Industry Moving towards Stationary Fuel Cells for Backup Power
  • Stationary Fuel Cells Gather Steam in Backup and UPS Stationary Applications
  • Residential Sector Drives Demand for Stationary Fuel Cells
  • Stationary and Distributed Energy Applications Garner Attention
  • MFCs Technology: Promising Source of Alternative Power
  • Technological Benefits Continue to Propel Micro Fuel Cells Market
  • Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Preferred Choice for PorTable Devices
  • Broader Adoption in Key Applications Fuels PEM Fuel Cells Market
  • Alkaline Fuel Cell Market Heading for Massive Gains
  • SOFCs: A Technology of Interest to the Developed Countries
  • Key Applications of SOFCs
  • SOFCs Gather Momentum in Stationary Cogeneration/CHP Deployments
  • SOFCs: Ideal for Distributed Power Generation
  • Technology Innovations and Research Efforts in Fuel Cell Market - A Review of Select Developments
  • Researchers Develop Proton-Driven Fuel Cell Technology for Powering Space Shuttles
  • Boeing’s Insitu Improves Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion System for UAVs
  • Ballard Power Systems Joins Hand with W. L. Gore for Advancing Fuel Cell Technology
  • A WSU Research Team Uses Molybdenum Doped Nickle Catalyst for Making SOFCs more Efficient
  • Innovative Fuel Cell Technology to Improve Carbon Fuel Utilization in DCFCs
  • Self-Healing Membrane to Potentially Extend Hydrogen Fuel Cells' Life
  • New Nanomaterial to Allow Cost-Efficient Production of Hydrogen for Fuel Cell Cars
  • Researchers at NETL Develop Innovative Method to Improve SOFC Performance
  • Advances in Nanotechnology Enables More Efficient Fuel Cell Applications
  • Raw Material : A Review
  • Important Materials Used in Fuel Cells and Batteries
  • Challenges in Fuel Cell Commercialization
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Proton Exchange Membrane by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Proton Exchange Membrane by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Proton Exchange Membrane by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Phosphoric Acid by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Phosphoric Acid by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Phosphoric Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Molten Carbonate by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Molten Carbonate by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Molten Carbonate by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Solid Oxide by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World Historic Review for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Stationary by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: World Historic Review for Stationary by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World 16-Year Perspective for Stationary by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Transportation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 20: World Historic Review for Transportation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World 16-Year Perspective for Transportation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PorTable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 23: World Historic Review for PorTable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World 16-Year Perspective for PorTable by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 25: World Fuel Cells Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fuel Cells by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Fuel Cells by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Fuel Cells by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Fuel Cells Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Unreliability of Power Grid Turns Focus onto Fuel Cells
  • Small Fuel Cell Sector Solidifies Presence in Market
  • Residential Sector Drives Stationary Fuel Cell Industry
  • Innovation in Mobile Technology Fuels Micro Cell Advancement
  • Government's Vital Role in Promoting a Hydrogen Economy
CANADA
  • Market Overview
JAPAN
  • Fuel Cells Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
CHINA
  • Fuel Cells Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Transportation: The Major Application Segment for Fuel Cells
  • Hydrogen Fuel cells Market in China: An Overview
EUROPE
  • Fuel Cells Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Europe: A Major Market for Fuel Cells
  • A Review of the European SOFCs Market
  • Stationary SOFC Systems on the Upward Trajectory
  • FCH JU Projects Foster Fuel Cell Micro CHP Installations
FRANCE
  • Fuel Cells Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
GERMANY
  • Fuel Cells Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
  • Germany: A Technology Leader in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Fuel Cells Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
  • Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Growth Opportunities in the UK
  • Government Funding Programs for Hydrogen Vehicles and Infrastructure
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Fuel Cells Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
SOUTH KOREA
  • Market Overview
REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Taiwan: A Potential Market for Fuel Cells
LATIN AMERICA
  • Fuel Cells Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
REST OF WORLD
  • South Africa: Hydrogen to Light up Remote South African Communities
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
  • Bloom Energy Corporation
  • Altergy Systems
  • Ceres Power Holdings PLC
  • AFC Energy PLC
  • Arcola Energy Ltd.
  • Antig Technology Co. Ltd.
  • BayoTech Inc.
  • Allatherm
  • Alvatek Limited
  • Aspen Systems, LLC.
  • Air Products Inc.
  • Coatema Coating Machinery
  • CandleLand
  • Chung-Hsin Electric and Machinery Manufacturing Corp. (CHEM)