Prospects for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

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	Energy Technology Analysis Prospects for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
	International Energy Agency. Published by : OECD Publishing

	Version: Print (Paperback)
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Imprint: International Energy Agency Availability: Available Publication date: 07 Dec 2005 Language: English Pages: 256 Tables: 62 Charts: 85 ISBN: 9789264109575 OECD Code: 612005311P1

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Energy security, economic prosperity and environmental protection are prominent challenges for all countries. The use of hydrogen as an energy carrier and fuel cells as motive devices in transportation and energy distribution systems are possible solutions. This book provides the reader with an authoritative and objective analysis of policy responses and hurdles and business opportunities. Information regarding the latest RD&D, policy initiatives and private sector plans are assessed from the perspective of the rapidly changing global energy system in the next half century.

This book provides:
• The reality of the technology status-quo;
• A hard look at hydrogen and fuel cells benefits in comparison to other options;
• An incisive analysis of the main barriers for a hydrogen and fuel cell transition;
• Four scenarios for a hydrogen and fuel cells transition;
• Guidance for far-reaching decision making under uncertainty.

Prospects for hydrogen and fuel cells offers the facts, figures and strategic thinking that is needed for true solutions to the world’s energy problems.

Table of contents:

Executive Summary
1. Introduction
-The Role of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
-Investment and Targets in R&D
-The Importance of Technology Learning
-Background and Scope of this Study
2. Hydrogen Technologies
-Hydrogen Production
-Hydrogen Transportation and Distribution
-Hydrogen Refueling Stations
-Large-Scale Hydrogen Storage
-On-Board Hydrogen Storage
3. Fuel Cells and Other Hydrogen End-Use Technologies
-PEM Fuel Cell Applications: Light Duty Vehicles
-Niche Markets for PEM Fuel Cells in the Transport Sector
--Buses
--Delivery Vans
--Wheelchairs and Carts
--Forklifts
-Hydrogen Fuelled Airplanes
-Prospects and Applications for Staionery Fuel Cells and Other Hydrogen Uses
4. Competing Technology Options
-Competing Options in the Transportation Sector
--Biofuels
--Plug-In Hybrids and other Electric Vehicles
--Lessons from Hybrids and Electric Vehicles
--Synfuels from Gas and Coal
--Non-Conventional Oil
--Compress Natural Gas
--Alternative Fuels and Energy Po9licy Targets
--The Impact of Taxes
-Competing Options for Stationery Applications
-Residential uses
-Power Generation
5. Defining the Energy Context
-The Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP) Model
-Overview of the Analysis
-The ETP BASE Scenario
-The MAP Scenario
6. Key Drivers for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Sensitivity Analysis
-Governmental Policies and Socio-Economic Parameters
-Competing Technologies and Fuels
-Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies
-Overview of the Sensitivity Analysis Results
7. Sencario Analysis and Regional Activities
-Global Scenario Analysis
-Regional Differences
8. Conclusions and Challenges Ahead
-Market Prospects for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
-Technology Prospects
-Uncertainties Regarding Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Prospects
-RD&D Challenges and Opportunities
Annex 1. ETP Model Characteristics
Annex 2. Regional Investment Costs, Discount Rates and Fuel Taxes
Annex 3. Benefit/Cost Ratios of Hydrogen Technologies and Fuel Cells
Annex 4. Greenhouse Effects of Hydrogen Airplanes
Annex 5. Existing Hydrogen Fuel Stations
Annex 6. Definitions, Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Units

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