Market Overview:
The global bipolar plates for fuel cells market is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage applications. Additionally, the growing awareness about clean energy is also propelling the growth of this market. The global bipolar plates for fuel cells market can be segmented on the basis of type, application and region. On the basis of type, it can be divided into expanded graphite, graphite-polymer and graphite/metal. On the basis of application, it can be classified into electric vehicles, energy storage and others (industrial processes etc.). Region-wise, it can be segregated into North America, Latin America Europe Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa (MEA).
Product Definition:
A bipolar plate is a metal or plastic plate with two protruding, conductive tabs. It is used in fuel cells as a way to increase the surface area of the cell and improve performance. The bipolar plates help create an even current distribution across the fuel cell, improving efficiency.
Expanded Graphite:
Expanded graphite is a type of carbon, which has the ability to expand its structure at high temperatures. It can be used as an additive in fuel cells and acts as an electrode material. The major applications include electrodes for lithium-ion batteries and other secondary batteries. Expanded graphite has the potential to replace expensive precious metals such as platinum in catalysts that are used for chemical reactions or convert CO2 into fuels such as bioethanol or biogasoline.
Graphite-polymer:
The global graphite-polymer market size was estimated at USD 8.5 million in 2015 and is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to its increasing demand for manufacturing bipolar plates for fuel cells. The growing demand for polymer electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries is expected to propel the industry growth over the next seven years.
Application Insights:
The electric vehicles application segment led the global market in 2017 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of XX% from 2018 to 2030. The growth can be attributed to increasing government funding for the development of electric highways, charging stations, and related infrastructure across various regions. For instance, in 2016 Germany¢â‚¬â„¢s Ministry of Finance announced plans for investing around USD Siemens KWU worthiness in order to provide 20000 public chargers by 2020.
The energy storage application segment is expected register significant gains over the forecast period owing to rising demand from commercial sectors such as hospitals and data centers coupled with supportive government initiatives globally. For instance, in January 2018 Tesla opened its new lithium-ion battery plant near Reno with an investment worth around USD 5 billion which will help propel industry expansion over the next few years.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market over the forecast period owing to increasing government support for promoting electric vehicles and clean energy sources. Rising demand for fuel cells in Japan, China, India, South Korea and Australia is also anticipated to drive the market growth. The European region accounted for a significant share of global bipolar plates demand in 2017 owing to large-scale adoption of fuel cells across several industries including water treatment, power generation and others.
The North American region accounted for over 15% of global market share in terms of revenue due to high product utilization across several end-use sectors such as transportation & logistics (trucks), residential buildings (residential buildings with attached garages), industrial applications (refrigeration) etc. However, slowdowns witnessed by various manufacturing sectors may hamper industry growth over the next few years.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for fuel cells in transportation sector: The global market for fuel cells is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 15% from 2016 to 2021. This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for fuel cells in the transportation sector, as they are more efficient and environment-friendly than traditional internal combustion engines.
- Proliferation of hybrid and electric vehicles: The proliferation of hybrid and electric vehicles is also aiding the growth of the fuel cell market, as these vehicles require a high power density battery that can be provided by fuel cells.
- Development of miniaturized fuel cells: Fuel cell technology is evolving rapidly, with developers focusing on developing miniaturized versions that can be used in portable devices such as laptops and smartphones. This will help increase adoption of this technology among consumers.
- Growing investment in R&D: There is a growing investment in research and development (R&D) activities pertaining to fuel cell technology, which is helping improve its efficiency and reduce costs associated with its deployment.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market Research Report
By Type
Expanded Graphite, Graphite-polymer, Graphite/Metal
By Application
Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Others
By Companies
Dana, Nisshinbo, FJ Composite, Schunk Group, ZBT, Entegris Inc, Porvair plc, Eisenhuth GmbH, Qingdao Hanhe, Weifu High-technology, Guangdong Guohong
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
130
Number of Tables & Figures
91
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market Report Segments:
The global Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Expanded Graphite, Graphite-polymer, Graphite/Metal
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Dana
- Nisshinbo
- FJ Composite
- Schunk Group
- ZBT
- Entegris Inc
- Porvair plc
- Eisenhuth GmbH
- Qingdao Hanhe
- Weifu High-technology
- Guangdong Guohong
Highlights of The Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Expanded Graphite
- Graphite-polymer
- Graphite/Metal
- By Application:
- Electric Vehicles
- Energy Storage
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Bipolar plates are used in fuel cells to create an electrical current.
Some of the key players operating in the bipolar plates for fuel cells market are Dana, Nisshinbo, FJ Composite, Schunk Group, ZBT, Entegris Inc, Porvair plc, Eisenhuth GmbH, Qingdao Hanhe, Weifu High-technology, Guangdong Guohong.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Expanded Graphite
5.2.2 Graphite-polymer
5.2.3 Graphite/Metal
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Electric Vehicles
6.2.2 Energy Storage
6.2.3 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Expanded Graphite
9.6.2 Graphite-polymer
9.6.3 Graphite/Metal
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Electric Vehicles
9.10.2 Energy Storage
9.10.3 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Expanded Graphite
10.6.2 Graphite-polymer
10.6.3 Graphite/Metal
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Electric Vehicles
10.10.2 Energy Storage
10.10.3 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Expanded Graphite
11.6.2 Graphite-polymer
11.6.3 Graphite/Metal
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Electric Vehicles
11.10.2 Energy Storage
11.10.3 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Expanded Graphite
12.6.2 Graphite-polymer
12.6.3 Graphite/Metal
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Electric Vehicles
12.10.2 Energy Storage
12.10.3 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Expanded Graphite
13.6.2 Graphite-polymer
13.6.3 Graphite/Metal
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Electric Vehicles
13.10.2 Energy Storage
13.10.3 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Dana
14.3.2 Nisshinbo
14.3.3 FJ Composite
14.3.4 Schunk Group
14.3.5 ZBT
14.3.6 Entegris Inc
14.3.7 Porvair plc
14.3.8 Eisenhuth GmbH
14.3.9 Qingdao Hanhe
14.3.10 Weifu High-technology
14.3.11 Guangdong Guohong
