Fuel cells for distributed power: benefits, barriers and perspectives. Full report
Posted on June, 06 2003
The following report, which focuses on stationary fuel cells, addresses questions about the technology of fuel cells.
Fuel cells are often portrayed as the answer to the world’s pressing need for clean, efficient power. They are also seen as a key component in a future »hydrogen economy« that will substantially reduce or eliminate pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions associated with current power generation and transport. However, questions about the technology still remain: to what degree are the expectations surrounding fuel cells realistic and can they deliver what they promise?