Market Overview:
The global protonic ceramic fuel cell (PCFC) 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 clean and efficient energy sources across the globe. Additionally, the growing awareness about environmental concerns is also fueling the demand for protonic ceramic fuel cells. The PCFC market can be segmented on the basis of type into PEMFC, DMFC, PAFC, SOFC, MCFC and AFC. Among these types, PEM FC is expected to account for a major share of the global PCFC market in terms of revenue due to its high efficiency and low emissions. On the basis of application, PCFMs are used in three primary applications: portable devices such as laptops and smartphones; stationary power generation systems such as backup power supplies; and transport applications such as buses and trains. The portable application segment is projected to register highest CAGR during forecast period owing to rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs).
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Product Definition:
A protonic ceramic fuel cell (PCFC) is a type of fuel cell that uses a proton-conducting ceramic as the electrolyte. These cells are often used in applications where high temperatures are required, such as in power generation or waste-to-energy processes.
PEMFC:
Superior Electrochemical Performance of PEMFC over other fuel cell technologies, including solid oxide and liquid metal, is a key factor that has driven the market in recent years. The technology has been commercialized to some extent across the globe owing to its high-performance characteristics as compared to other fuel cells.
DMFC:
DMFC is a type of fuel cell that uses dimethylformamide (DMF) as a reactant. DMF is an organic liquid which has high boiling point and low viscosity. It acts as both oxidizing agent and fuel in the cell, providing the necessary components for reactions to take place.
Application Insights:
The stationary segment dominated the global market in terms of revenue share in 2017. The growing need for sustainable energy solutions at industrial and commercial sites across various regions is expected to be the key factor driving the demand over the forecast period. Stationary protonic ceramic fuel cell offers stable power generation, excellent long-term performance, and high efficiency which makes it a preferred choice among several industries including chemical, pulp & paper, and petroleum refining.
Transport application is projected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to increasing adoption of PEMFCs by automotive manufacturers as an alternative power source for hybrid vehicles or electric cars with superior characteristics such as compact size capability (smaller module), lower cost per kWh generated than other fuel cell types (SOFC/DMFC), higher efficiency than SOFC/DMFC technology currently available on commercial scale globally.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market over the forecast period. The region accounted for a share of more than 30% in 2016 and is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to increasing demand for power backup, which can be attributed to growing industrialization and urbanization. Furthermore, rising disposable income coupled with an increase in consumer electronics sales will drive product demand further.
The Asia Pacific protonic ceramics fuel cell market was dominated by China owing to its large-scale production capacity as well as high consumption volume of electricity generated through fuel cells across various applications. However, due to economic slowdown in this country from 2017 on account of declining GDP growth rate along with other factors such as political instability and low foreign direct investment (FDI), there has been a decline in manufacturing activities leading ultimately affecting industry growth negatively.
Europe was estimated at USD X millionin 2016.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for fuel cells in transportation sector as a result of stringent emission norms by governments across the globe.
- Growing demand for PCFCs from stationary power generation segment, owing to the increasing need for reliable and efficient power sources.
- Rising popularity of PCFCs as a source of backup power due to their high reliability and efficiency levels compared to other technologies such as batteries and diesel generators.
- Proliferation of microgrid installations, which is aiding the growth of PCFC market by providing an impetus to fuel cell deployments in remote areas without access to grid electricity supply 5 Increased focus on research & development activities by key players in order to reduce costs and improve performance levels of PCFC technology
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Research Report
By Type
PEMFC, DMFC, PAFC, SOFC, MCFC, AFC
By Application
Portable, Stationary, Transport
By Companies
Ballard, Toshiba, PLUG Power, FuelCell Energy, Hydrogenics, Doosan Fuel Cell, Horizon, Intelligent Energy, Hyster-Yale Group, Nedstack, Pearl Hydrogen, Sunrise Power
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
234
Number of Tables & Figures
164
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Report Segments:
The global Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
PEMFC, DMFC, PAFC, SOFC, MCFC, AFC
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
Portable, Stationary, Transport
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:
- Ballard
- Toshiba
- PLUG Power
- FuelCell Energy
- Hydrogenics
- Doosan Fuel Cell
- Horizon
- Intelligent Energy
- Hyster-Yale Group
- Nedstack
- Pearl Hydrogen
- Sunrise Power
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Highlights of The Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) 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:
- PEMFC
- DMFC
- PAFC
- SOFC
- MCFC
- AFC
- By Application:
- Portable
- Stationary
- Transport
- 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 Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) 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
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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?
A protonic ceramic fuel cell (PCFC) is a type of electrochemical cell that uses an electrolyte made from proton-conducting ceramics. The cells are capable of generating power and heat using hydrogen gas as the fuel source.
Some of the major players in the protonic ceramic fuel cell (pcfc) market are Ballard, Toshiba, PLUG Power, FuelCell Energy, Hydrogenics, Doosan Fuel Cell, Horizon, Intelligent Energy, Hyster-Yale Group, Nedstack, Pearl Hydrogen, Sunrise Power.
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Forecast
4.5.1. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size (000 Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
5.3. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
5.3.1. PEMFC
5.3.2. DMFC
5.3.3. PAFC
5.3.4. SOFC
5.3.5. MCFC
5.3.6. AFC
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type
6. Global Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
6.3. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
6.3.1. Portable
6.3.2. Stationary
6.3.3. Transport
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application
7. Global Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
7.3. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel
7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
7.3.2. Aftermarket
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel
8. Global Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
8.1. Market Trends
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
8.3. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Europe
8.3.4. Asia Pacific
8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
8.6. Global Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. North America Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.2. North America Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. North America Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
9.4.1. Portable
9.4.2. Stationary
9.4.3. Transport
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
9.7. North America Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
9.7.1. PEMFC
9.7.2. DMFC
9.7.3. PAFC
9.7.4. SOFC
9.7.5. MCFC
9.7.6. AFC
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.10.4. By Sales Channel
9.11. North America Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Latin America Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Latin America Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Latin America Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
10.4.1. Portable
10.4.2. Stationary
10.4.3. Transport
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
10.7. Latin America Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
10.7.1. PEMFC
10.7.2. DMFC
10.7.3. PAFC
10.7.4. SOFC
10.7.5. MCFC
10.7.6. AFC
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.10.4. By Sales Channel
10.11. Latin America Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Europe Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Europe Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. France
11.2.3. Italy
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Russia
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Europe Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
11.4.1. Portable
11.4.2. Stationary
11.4.3. Transport
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
11.7. Europe Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
11.7.1. PEMFC
11.7.2. DMFC
11.7.3. PAFC
11.7.4 SOFC
11.7.5. MCFC
11.7.6. AFC
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.10.4. By Sales Channel
11.11. Europe Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Demand Share, 2019-2026
12. Asia Pacific Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Asia Pacific Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. Japan
12.2.3. South Korea
12.2.4. India
12.2.5. Australia
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Asia Pacific Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
12.4.1. Portable
12.4.2. Stationary
12.4.3. Transport
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
12.7. Asia Pacific Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
12.7.1. PEMFC
12.7.2. DMFC
12.7.3. PAFC
12.7.4. SOFC
12.7.5. MCFC
12.7.6. AFC
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.10.4. By Sales Channel
12.11. Asia Pacific Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Demand Share, 2019-2026
13. Middle East & Africa Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
13.2. Middle East & Africa Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume 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. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.4. Middle East & Africa Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
13.4.1. Portable
13.4.2. Stationary
13.4.3. Transport
13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
13.7. Middle East & Africa Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
13.7.1. PEMFC
13.7.2. DMFC
13.7.3. PAFC
13.7.4. SOFC
13.7.5. MCFC
13.7.6. AFC
13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
13.10.1. By Country
13.10.2. By Product Type
13.10.3. By Application
13.10.4. By Sales Channel
13.11. Middle East & Africa Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Demand Share, 2019-2026
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Global Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market: Market Share Analysis
14.2. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Distributors and Customers
14.3. Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell (PCFC) Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.4. Company Profiles (Details Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.4.1. Ballard
14.4.1.1. Overview
14.4.1.2. Financials
14.4.1.3. Developments
14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.2. Toshiba
14.4.2.1. Overview
14.4.2.2. Financials
14.4.2.3. Developments
14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.3. PLUG Power
14.4.3.1. Overview
14.4.3.2. Financials
14.4.3.3. Developments
14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.4. FuelCell Energy
14.4.4.1. Overview
14.4.4.2. Financials
14.4.4.3. Developments
14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.5. Hydrogenics
14.4.5.1. Overview
14.4.5.2. Financials
14.4.5.3. Developments
14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.6. Doosan Fuel Cell
14.4.6.1. Overview
14.4.6.2. Financials
14.4.6.3. Developments
14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.7. Horizon
14.4.7.1. Overview
14.4.7.2. Financials
14.4.7.3. Developments
14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.8. Intelligent Energy
14.4.8.1. Overview
14.4.8.2. Financials
14.4.8.3. Developments
14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.9. Hyster-Yale Group
14.4.9.1. Overview
14.4.9.2. Financials
14.4.9.3. Developments
14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.10. Nedstack
14.4.10.1. Overview
14.4.10.2. Financials
14.4.10.3. Developments
14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.11. Pearl Hydrogen
14.4.11.1. Overview
14.4.11.2. Financials
14.4.11.3. Developments
14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.12. Sunrise Power
14.4.12.1. Overview
14.4.12.2. Financials
14.4.12.3. Developments
14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.13. COMPANY 13
14.4.13.1. Overview
14.4.13.2. Financials
14.4.13.3. Developments
14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.14. COMPANY 14
14.4.14.1. Overview
14.4.14.2. Financials
14.4.14.3. Developments
14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.15. COMPANY 15
14.4.15.1. Overview
14.4.15.2. Financials
14.4.15.3. Developments
14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.16. COMPANY 16
14.4.16.1. Overview
14.4.16.2. Financials
14.4.16.3. Developments
14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.17. COMPANY 17
14.4.17.1. Overview
14.4.17.2. Financials
14.4.17.3. Developments
14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.18. COMPANY 18
14.4.18.1. Overview
14.4.18.2. Financials
14.4.18.3. Developments
14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.19. COMPANY 19
14.4.19.1. Overview
14.4.19.2. Financials
14.4.19.3. Developments
14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.20. COMPANY 20
14.4.20.1. Overview
14.4.20.2. Financials
14.4.20.3. Developments
14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook
