PEMFC

EQS-News: EKPO supplies fuel cell stacks to Chinese premium car manufacturer Hongqi

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Stacks to be installed in a car from Hongqi, the premium brand of the FAW Group

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  • Stacks to be installed in a car from Hongqi, the premium brand of the FAW Group
    Dettingen/Erms (Germany), Suzhou (China), March 8, 2024 +++ EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO) and China FAW Group (FAW) have signed a contract for the development and supply of fuel cell stack module prototypes.
  • The stacks of the "NM12-Single" platform will be used in a next-generation fuel cell vehicle of FAW's premium brand "Hongqi".
  • We are delighted that Hongqi has once again opted for EKPO's fuel cell technology," says Carole Brinati, Managing Director of EKPO.
  • For further information, please contact on behalf of EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies:

Fuel Cell Market to increase by USD 13.63 billion between 2022 to 2027, The growing demand for efficient and clean energy sources to boost growth - Technavio

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Monday, February 5, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The fuel cell market size is expected to grow by USD 13.63 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The fuel cell market size is expected to grow by USD 13.63 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio.
  • The fuel cell market is driven by the increasing demand for efficient and clean energy sources.
  • Europe is anticipated to contribute 33% to the global Fuel Cell Market growth, with North America showing steady growth, led by the US.
  • The global off-grid fuel cell market is expected to grow rapidly during the forecast period due to the Growing demand for efficient and clean energy sources.

Global Fuel Cell Market Forecast Report 2023-2028: Increasing Generation of Distributed Power Using Low-Carbon Fuels

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Additionally, the fuel cell market will grow in the future owing to the increased requirement for fuel cell setup in power generation and combined heat and power (CHP) applications.

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  • Additionally, the fuel cell market will grow in the future owing to the increased requirement for fuel cell setup in power generation and combined heat and power (CHP) applications.
  • Proton exchange membrane fuel cell: The second largest segment of the fuel cell market, by type
    Based on type, the fuel cell market has been split into two types: solid oxide fuel cell, proton exchange membrane fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, microbial fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell, and alkaline fuel cell.
  • Based on application, the fuel cell market is segmented into stationary, fuel cell vehicles, and portable.
  • The fuel cell vehicles segment is expected to be the second-largest segment of the fuel cell market during the forecast period.

EH Group tests HTPEM Fuel Cell to decarbonise aviation

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Monday, October 23, 2023

EH Group has successfully tested its unique fuel cell technology in high temperature PEM mode (HTPEMFC).

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  • EH Group has successfully tested its unique fuel cell technology in high temperature PEM mode (HTPEMFC).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231022026341/en/
    EH Group HTPEM Fuel Cell Stack (Photo: Business Wire)
    Preliminary testing on short stacks has delivered more than 2.3 kW/L of power at atmospheric pressure thanks to our unique stack structure and design with
  • It opens up a whole new arena of development in HTPEMFC and new application potential,” states Mardit Matian, Founder of EH Group.
  • High Temperature PEM Fuel Cells offer the potential to decarbonise aviation, for aircraft requiring well beyond the power range of batteries and even LTPEM fuel cells.

From Fuel Cells to Feedstocks: A Guide to Hydrogen Applications, Reports IDTechEx

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

This article presents the multifaceted roles of hydrogen, ranging from its uses in industrial feedstocks to powering fuel cells in mobility sectors.

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  • This article presents the multifaceted roles of hydrogen, ranging from its uses in industrial feedstocks to powering fuel cells in mobility sectors.
  • IDTechEx projects that petrochemical refining will remain as one of the largest consumers of low-carbon hydrogen for the foreseeable future.
  • Hydrogen fuel cells, particularly solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and PEMFCs, show promise.
  • Hydrogen is expected to initially penetrate markets where fossil-fuel-based hydrogen is prevalent – refining, ammonia, and methanol.

From Fuel Cells to Feedstocks: A Guide to Hydrogen Applications, Reports IDTechEx

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

This article presents the multifaceted roles of hydrogen, ranging from its uses in industrial feedstocks to powering fuel cells in mobility sectors.

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  • This article presents the multifaceted roles of hydrogen, ranging from its uses in industrial feedstocks to powering fuel cells in mobility sectors.
  • IDTechEx projects that petrochemical refining will remain as one of the largest consumers of low-carbon hydrogen for the foreseeable future.
  • Hydrogen fuel cells, particularly solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and PEMFCs, show promise.
  • Hydrogen is expected to initially penetrate markets where fossil-fuel-based hydrogen is prevalent – refining, ammonia, and methanol.

VINSSEN Awarded Approval In Principle Certification For 100kW Fuel Cell Module for Marine Application

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

VINSSEN (CEO Lee Chil-Han), a maritime technology specialist in eco-friendly vessels and propulsion systems, has been awarded AIP Certification from Korean Register (Chairman Lee Hyung-Chul) for its in-house developed 100kW Marine Fuel Cell Module.

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  • VINSSEN (CEO Lee Chil-Han), a maritime technology specialist in eco-friendly vessels and propulsion systems, has been awarded AIP Certification from Korean Register (Chairman Lee Hyung-Chul) for its in-house developed 100kW Marine Fuel Cell Module.
  • The 100kW Marine Fuel Cell Module consists of a Fuel Cell Stack and Balance of Plant (BOP) that includes a Hydrogen Supply Device, Air Supply Device, Cooling Device, among other components.
  • VINSSEN’s Fuel Cell Module uses Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) technology, which offers advantages in deployment onboard smaller vessels.
  • With the support of Jeollanam-do Province and Yeongam, VINSSEN will construct Hydrogen Fuel Cell Leisure Vessels in a safe demonstration environment.

IDTechEx Forecasts the Global Low-Carbon Hydrogen Market to Reach US$130 Billion by 2033

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

For this vision to materialize, various value chain components, including low-carbon hydrogen production, storage, and distribution infrastructure, must align with demand from hydrogen end-use sectors.

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  • For this vision to materialize, various value chain components, including low-carbon hydrogen production, storage, and distribution infrastructure, must align with demand from hydrogen end-use sectors.
  • IDTechEx projects that the low-carbon hydrogen market will grow substantially over the next decade, reaching US$130 billion by 2033 based on projected production capacities.
  • IDTechEx projects that the low-carbon hydrogen market will grow substantially over the next decade, reaching US$130 billion by 2033 based on projected production capacities.
  • Granular 10-year market forecasts for hydrogen demand by applications (7 sectors), hydrogen production by source (grey, blue & green) and the hydrogen market (grey, blue & green).

The Return of Major Players to the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market Could Lead to Growth, Finds IDTechEx

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) overcome this issue due to the ability to operate on multiple fuels and, as such, offer promise in a wide range of applications.

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  • Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) overcome this issue due to the ability to operate on multiple fuels and, as such, offer promise in a wide range of applications.
  • Initially struggling to gain commercial traction, many large players are now (re)entering the SOFC market.
  • The new IDTechEx report, " Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 2023-2033: Technology, Applications and Market Forecasts ", provides a comprehensive overview of the solid oxide fuel cell market, including an assessment of the key technology trends, major players and also includes granular 10-year market forecasts for solid oxide fuel cell demand (MW) and market value (US$), segmented by application areas.
  • Ballard is a recognizable name in the fuel cell industry and was one of the first major players to enter the SOFC market when it acquired Protonex in 2015.

The Return of Major Players to the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market Could Lead to Growth, Finds IDTechEx

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) overcome this issue due to the ability to operate on multiple fuels and, as such, offer promise in a wide range of applications.

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  • Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) overcome this issue due to the ability to operate on multiple fuels and, as such, offer promise in a wide range of applications.
  • Initially struggling to gain commercial traction, many large players are now (re)entering the SOFC market.
  • The new IDTechEx report, " Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 2023-2033: Technology, Applications and Market Forecasts ", provides a comprehensive overview of the solid oxide fuel cell market, including an assessment of the key technology trends, major players and also includes granular 10-year market forecasts for solid oxide fuel cell demand (MW) and market value (US$), segmented by application areas.
  • Ballard is a recognizable name in the fuel cell industry and was one of the first major players to enter the SOFC market when it acquired Protonex in 2015.