Reportlinker Adds Global Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Industry
NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Global Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Industry
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) in US$ Million.The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. The report profiles 61 companies including many key and niche players such as Acumentrics Corporation, Acumentrics Canada Ltd., Adaptive Materials, Inc., Adelan Ltd., Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd., Cummins Power Generation Inc, Delphi Corporation., FuelCell Energy, Inc., GE Hybrid Power Generation Systems, Global Thermoelectric, Inc., Hexis AG, Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Ltd., Siemens Energy, Inc., and Ztek Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS (SOFCs) MCP-1819
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3
2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4
A Prelude to the Changing Energy Industry 4
Fuel Cells - Technology for the Future 4
Shipments of Fuel Cell Systems 5
Growth Drivers 6
Rising Concerns on Global Warming 6
Depletion of Fossil Fuel Reserves 6
Development of Core Competencies 6
Strategic Alliances and Marketing Activities 6
Strong Investor Base and Human Resources 6
Technical Hurdles 7
Surface Area of Components: A Major Issue 7
Miniaturization: A Major Challenge in Designing Costs: A
Herculean Challenge 7
Inadequate Infrastructure & Lack of Customer Confidence 8
Fuel Cell Industry to Aid in Development of Hydrogen Industry 8
Whimsical Visions Of An All-Hydrogen Economy Drives Interest
in Fuel Cells 8
Favorable Conditions Required 9
Fuel Cells: A Revolution in the Making 9
In Time for Making the Right Kind of Impact 9
Table 1: World Consumption of Electricity: Breakdown by
Trillion Kilowatt Hours by Region for the Years 1997 & 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 10
Deregulation of the Energy Market 10
The Promise of Deregulation 10
The Present State of Deregulation 11
To Regulate or Deregulate Is the Billion-Dollar Question 12
Despite Deregulation Price Continue to Rise: A Peek Into the
Paradox 12
3. THE SOFC MARKET: A QUICK PRIMER 13
A Curtain Raiser 13
SOFCs to the Rescue 13
What Makes SOFCs Such a Cherished Technology? 14
What's in the Material? 15
Lanthanum Chromite: A Possible Material for Interconnects 15
SOFCs: Then & Now 15
The Origin Of SOFCs 15
SOFCs Journey Up The Technology Curve: A Review 16
Present Levels of Commercialization 17
The Focus of Current Research 17
Technology Challenges to Reckon With 18
Fuel Cell Stacking: A Daunting Challenge 18
What's the Holy Grail of SOFC Developers? 18
Single Chamber SOFC: A Tool for Increased Power Density 19
Other Challenges 19
The Role of the Government in Driving the Market's Future 20
SECA: Established to Chase the SOFC Dream 20
Advantages Offered by the SECA Initiative 21
Futuristics 21
Conclusions 22
4. MARKET DYNAMICS 23
Conventional Power Companies Vie for the SOFC Pie 23
SOFCs: The Newest Theme for Clean Energy 23
SOFCs: Preferred for Providing Power in High Temperature
Applications 23
Tempered by Uncertainty, Team Effort Prevails 23
SOFCs: A Technology Of Interest to the Developed Countries 24
North America: A Forerunner in Global SOFC Commercialization 24
Environmental Benefits Make SOFCs Irresistible 24
SOFCs: Ideal for Distributed Power Generation 25
PEMFC: A Major Threat 25
The Automobile Sector Stands Up and Takes Notice 25
5. FUEL CELLS: A TECHNOLOGY FREEZE FRAME 26
Fuel Cells Enter the Lexicon of Modern Energy Generation 26
Fuel Cell Technologies 27
Technical Features 27
Types of Fuel Cells & their Maximum Operating Temperatures 28
Evolution of Fuel Cells 28
Types of Fuel Cells 28
Alkaline Fuel Cell (AFC) 28
Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC) 29
Solid Polymer or Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEM) 29
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) 29
Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) 30
Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) 30
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) 30
Comparative Analysis of Fuel Cell Technologies 31
Assumptions and Facts 31
Structural & Operational Simplicity 31
Fuel-Efficiency 31
Hydrogen Economy 32
Conclusions 32
6. SOFC TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW 33
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC): A Definition 33
Advantages 33
Pollution Index 33
Pitfalls 34
High Manufacturing Costs 34
High Operating Temperature 34
A Working Model of a SOFC 34
1. Reduction of Oxygen into Negatively Charged Oxygen Ions ( O2-)
at Cathode 34
2. Conduction Negatively Charged Oxygen Ions Through Electrolyte 35
3. Oxidation of Hydrogen at Anode 35
Architectural Dynamics 35
Components of SOFCs 35
Cathode 35
Electrolyte 36
Anode 36
Interconnect 37
SOFC Component Materials & Properties 37
Yttria Stabilized Zirconia 37
Nickel 38
Strontium Doped Lanthanum Magnetite 38
Lanthanum Chromite 38
SOFCs: An Evolution Scan 38
Types of SOFCs 39
Classification by Design 39
Planar SOFCs 39
Electrolyte-Supported Planar SOFCs 39
Electrode-Supported or Anode-Supported Planar SOFCs 39
Drawbacks 39
Tubular SOFCs 40
What's More Popular - Planar or Tubular? 40
Classification by Operating Temperatures 40
High Temperature SOFCs 40
Advantages 41
Disadvantages 41
Intermediate Temperature SOFC 41
The Math of Reducing Operating Temperature 42
Other Implications 42
Research Focus 42
Advantages of Reducing Operating Temperatures 43
Disadvantages of Reducing Operating Temperatures 43
Research Developments in Intermediate Temperature SOFCs 43
Applications of SOFCs 45
Stationary Power Applications 45
Standalone Power Generator 45
Transportation 45
The PEMFC Edge 46
Mobile Electronic Equipments/Portable Energy Applications 46
Space & Military 47
Table 2: US Market for Fuel Cells in Military Applications
by Technology - PEMFC, Alkaline Fuel Cells, PAFC, MCFC, and
SOFC:2004 & 2008 (P) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 47
7. RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY EFFERVESCENCE 48
NEDO Tests Demonstrate Over 50% Efficiency of SOFC system 48
Acumentrics, NRCan Investigate Prospects of Using Ammonia in
SOFCs 48
New SOFC Technology from Japanese Scientists 48
Researcher Devises SOFC with Additional Features 48
US Scientists Design SOFC with Innovative Architectural Design 49
Hosokawa Micron Unveils SOFC with Reduced Operating Temperature 49
Scientists Develop Technology to Produce Nanostructured SOFCs 49
Delphi Corporation Develops Fuel-Flexible SOFC Power System 49
Scientists invent new electrode material 50
Toto Enhances the Overall Efficiency of SOFCs 50
8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 51
FuelCell Energy Bags Contract $30.2 Million Contract 51
CFCL Inks Supply Agreement with CeramTec 51
Rolls-Royce Fuel Cells Systems Acquires SOFCo-EFS Holdings 51
Acumentrics Ships 5kW SOFC System to Hera Holdings 51
9. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 52
Acumentrics Corporation (USA) 52
Acumentrics Canada Ltd (Canada) 52
Adaptive Materials, Inc. (USA) 52
Adelan Ltd. (UK) 53
Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd. (Australia) 53
Cummins Power Generation Inc (USA) 53
Delphi Corporation (USA) 53
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (US) 54
GE Hybrid Power Generation Systems (USA) 54
Global Thermoelectric, Inc. (Canada) 55
Hexis AG (Germany) 55
Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Ltd (UK) 55
Siemens Energy, Inc. (USA) 56
Ztek Corporation (USA) 56
10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 57
Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Europe, Japan, and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years
2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 57
Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
(SOFCs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for US, Canada, Europe, Japan, and Rest of World
Markets for Years 2007, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 58
11. UNITED STATES 59
A.Market Analysis 59
Outlook 59
Market in North America: A Quick Primer 59
Market Drivers In a Capsule 59
Market Inhibitors In a Capsule 60
SECA: A Unique Initiative 60
Stationary Power Application: The Largest End-Use Market 61
Table 5: Stationary SOFC Market in North America: Revenue
Contribution by SOFC Power Units by Output for Years 2004,
2006 and 2009 (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 61
The Price Factor 62
A Peek Into Commercial Products & Products in the Pipeline 62
Key Market Trends 63
The Shadow of Competition Grows Longer 63
An Unstructured Retail Space 64
SOFC: Popular With Traditional Power Giants 64
SOFC Benefits from the Power Hungry World Population 64
Clampdown on Pollution Encourages Technological Shift 64
Government Backing Speeds Up Commercialization Process 65
Strong Economy Leads to Faster Penetration/ Adaptation 65
Sluggish Deregulation Process of Power Industry Affects
SOFC Market 65
Competition from Allied Technologies 65
Competitive Landscape 66
B.Market Analytics 67
Table 6: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solid
Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Analyzed with Annual Revenues in
US$ Million for the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 67
12. CANADA 68
Market Analysis 68
Table 7: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Analyzed with Annual Revenues
in US$ Million for the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 68
13. JAPAN 69
A.Market Analysis 69
A Primer 69
History of Fuel Cell Innovation in Japan 69
Kyoto Protocol Offers a Business Case for Fuel Cells 70
Kyushu - Japan's Fuel Cell Center 70
Japan Lures Foreign Investments 71
B.Market Analytics 71
Table 8: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Analyzed with Annual Revenues
in US$ Million for the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 71
14. EUROPE 72
A.Market Analysis 72
Outlook 72
A Primer 72
Stationary SOFC Systems on the Upward Trajectory 72
Table 9: European SOFC Stationary Power Market: Percentage
Revenue Breakdown of SOFC Systems by Power Output for the
years 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 73
High Costs: A Major Issue 73
Conventional Power Market: Still Going Strong 73
B.Market Analytics 74
Table 10: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) by Geographic Region -
France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for the Years 2007 through 2015(includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 74
Table 11: European 9-Year Perspective for Solid Oxide Fuel
Cells (SOFCs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe
Markets for the Years 2007, 2010 & 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 75
15. REST OF WORLD 76
A.Market Analysis 76
A Primer 76
India - Moving Towards Fuel Cell Technology 76
Rising Adoption of Fuel Cell Technology in the Middle East 76
B.Market Analytics 77
Table 12: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2007 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 77
COMPETITION
Total Companies Profiled: 61 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 67)
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Region/Country Players
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The United States 33
Canada 3
Japan 6
Europe 22
France 1
Germany 7
The United Kingdom 4
Italy 1
Rest of Europe 9
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 3
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