Fuel cell technology uses electrochemical cells, which use a chemical reaction to transform the stored energy in fuels into electricity. A clean and effective substitute for conventional combustion-based power generating techniques is provided by this technology. Applications for fuel cells include portable electronics, stationary power generation, and transportation. The conversion takes place by electromagnetic mechanisms, similar to those in a battery. Fuel cells have a variety of applications, such as in mobile and stationary electronics. The benefits of fuel cell technology include low to zero emissions, high efficiency, durability, fuel adaptability, security of energy source, lifespan, scalability, and silent operation.
North America Fuel Cell Technology Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Driving Factors: The need for sustainable energy technologies like fuel cells is being driven by the growing emphasis on lowering greenhouse gas emissions and halting climate change. Support from the government in the form of grants, incentives, and favorable laws are pushing fuel cell technology usage as well as research and development in the area. Energy safety by providing a decentralized and dependable power supply, fuel cells improves energy security and lessens reliance on conventional energy sources. Fuel cell durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness have all significantly improved as a result of continual technological breakthroughs and research and development initiatives.
Challenges: Growth in the market is hampered by the high cost of the catalysts employed in fuel cells. Platinum and other catalysts are necessary to speed up the electrochemical reactions that take place inside fuel cells. However, the expense of producing fuel cells is significantly increased by the rarity and high cost of platinum. The widespread use of fuel cells is hampered by the scarcity of platinum and the high cost of its extraction and processing. In an effort to save expenses and get around this obstacle to market expansion, efforts are being made to create substitute catalyst materials and enhance production techniques.
Impact of COVID-19 on North America Fuel Cell Technology Market
The market for fuel cell technologies in North America was majorly affected by the Covid-19 epidemic in a variety of ways. Although supply chain interruptions and project delays caused short-term difficulties for the business, the pandemic also brought attention to the significance of robust and clean energy infrastructure. In order to spur economic growth and lessen their influence on the environment, governments and corporations should use the recovery phase to prioritize investments in clean energy technology, such as fuel cells.
North America Fuel Cell Technology Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as Ballard Power Systems Inc, Bloom Energy Corp, Clearedge Power, Fuelcell Energy, Hydrogenics Corporation, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Oorja Protonics, Plug Power Inc, Protonex Technology Corporation.
North America Fuel Cell Technology Market Segmentation:
By Application: Based on the Application, North America Fuel Cell Technology Market is segmented as; Portable, Stationary, Transport.
By Types: Based on the Types, North America Fuel Cell Technology Market is segmented as; Polymer/Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells(PEMFC), Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC), Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell(PAFC), Solid Oxide Fuel Cell(SOFC), Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell(MCFC).
By Fuel: Based on the Fuel, North America Fuel Cell Technology Market is segmented as; Hydrogen, Natural Gas, Methanol, Anaerobic Digester Gas.
By Region: This research includes data for United States, Canada, Rest of North America.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.