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Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 269 Pages
  • May 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 450633

Global Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Market to Reach $9.3 Billion by 2030

The global market for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) estimated at US$1.1 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$9.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 36.5% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Stationary Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 34.9% CAGR and reach US$7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Transportation Application segment is estimated at 39.7% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $320.5 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 34.1% CAGR

The Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$320.5 Million in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.5 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 34.1% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 32.5% and 31.1% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 23.8% CAGR.

Report Features

  • Full access to influencer engagement stats
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  • Opportunity to engage with interactive questionnaires that come with real-time data simulator tools & bespoke report generation capabilities
  • Full client access to peer collaborative and interactive platform for cross-enterprise smart exchange of ideas
  • Complimentary report updates for one year
  • Competitor coverage with global market shares of major players
  • Player market presence analysis (Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial) across multiple geographies
  • Access to curated YouTube video transcripts of domain experts/influencer interviews, podcasts, press statements and event keynotes

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 33 Featured):

  • Adelan Ltd.
  • Atrex Energy Inc.
  • Bloom Energy Corporation
  • Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited
  • Ceres Power Limited
  • Convion Ltd.
  • Elcogen AS
  • FuelCell Energy, Inc.
  • Hexis AG
  • SOLIDpower S.p.A.
  • Sunfire GmbH
  • Ultra Electronics Holdings Plc

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Fuel Cells - A Rudimentary Overview
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells - A Curtain Raiser
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Collaborative Effort - Key to Successful Commercialization
  • Present Levels of Commercialization
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E)
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
  • Adelan Ltd. (UK)
  • Atrex Energy, Inc. (USA)
  • Bloom Energy Corporation (USA)
  • Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (Australia)
  • Ceres Power Limited (UK)
  • Convion Ltd. (Finland)
  • Elcogen AS (Estonia)
  • FuelCell Energy, Inc. (USA)
  • Hexis AG (Switzerland)
  • SOLIDpower S.p.A. (Italy)
  • Sunfire GmbH (Germany)
  • Ultra Electronics Holdings Plc (UK)
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • SOFCs Takes on Competition from Market Leader PEMFC Head-On
  • Growing Focus on Environmental Protection to Drive Adoption of SOFCs in Power & Transportation Sector
  • Growing Demand for Electricity Driving Demand for SOFCs in Power Sector
  • SOFCs Gather Momentum in Stationary Cogeneration/CHP Deployments
  • SOFCs: Ideal for Distributed Power Generation
  • Growing Focus on Renewable Energy to Add to Market Demand for SOFCs
  • Positive Outlook for Fuel Cell Integrated Residential CHPs
  • Efforts in Full Swing to Make SOFC a Mainstream Technology for APU in Automobiles
  • Factors Indicating Potential Opportunity for SOFCs in Heavy-Duty Trucks and Refrigerated Transport Vehicles
  • Opportunities in Military & Defense Sector
  • SOFCs Make Perfect Sense for Mobile Networks
  • The Role of the Government in Driving the Market’s Future
  • Favorable Government Policies Remain Critical to Success
  • Investments Pour In, Promising to Expand the Industry’s Scope
  • Planar SOFC Remains the Dominant SOFC Technology in the Market
  • SOFCs: A Technology of Interest to Developed Countries
  • Japan - A Unique Case of Environment Driven and Energy Driven Market
  • Developing Nations Set to Follow Developed Markets in Adoption of SOFCs
  • China on the Verge of a Fuel Cell Boom
  • Technological Developments Widen Scope of Applications for SOFCs
  • Technological Innovations Promise to Revolutionize SOFC Manufacturing
  • Nano Coatings Emerge as Means to Enhance Durability of SOFC
  • SOFC Demand Not Disruptive to Supplies of Rare Earth Elements
  • Conventional Power Companies Vie for the SOFC Pie
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Stationary by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Stationary by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Stationary by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Transportation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Transportation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Transportation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Portable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Portable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Portable by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
  • Table 14: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: USA Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: USA 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
CANADA
  • Table 17: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: Canada Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
JAPAN
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2023 (E)
  • Table 20: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: Japan Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
CHINA
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2023 (E)
  • Table 23: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: China Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: China 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
EUROPE
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
  • Table 26: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: Europe Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 29: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: Europe Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
FRANCE
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2023 (E)
  • Table 32: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: France Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: France 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
GERMANY
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2023 (E)
  • Table 35: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: Germany Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
ITALY
  • Table 38: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 39: Italy Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 40: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2023 (E)
  • Table 41: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 42: UK Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 43: UK 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
  • Table 44: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 45: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 46: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
  • Table 47: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 48: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 49: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
REST OF WORLD
  • Table 50: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 51: Rest of World Historic Review for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Stationary, Transportation and Portable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 52: Rest of World 16-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary, Transportation and Portable for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

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

  • Adelan Ltd.
  • Atrex Energy Inc.
  • Bloom Energy Corporation
  • Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited
  • Ceres Power Limited
  • Convion Ltd.
  • Elcogen AS
  • FuelCell Energy, Inc.
  • Hexis AG
  • SOLIDpower S.p.A.
  • Sunfire GmbH
  • Ultra Electronics Holdings Plc