Hydrogen is widely used for its
chemical properties in a range of industrial applications. Fuel cells that use
direct hydrogen are opening up a new business opening for hydrogen suppliers –
one with potentially high demand if some key markets take off. The key direct
hydrogen fuel cell applications that are currently seeing traction are light
duty vehicles, forklifts, buses, stationary power, and scooters. These fuel
cell markets in attendance different communications build out pathways, with
varying opportunities and challenges.
There is no one
clear business model for the hydrogen communications market at present.
Currently, the major players in hydrogen fueling are large multinationals: the
industrial gas companies, and the energy and gas companies, both those that function
retail gas stations and those that make available fuels for the grid. These
companies tend to favor large-scale hydrogen communications options. Some
smaller “independent” hydrogen suppliers that are on the increase and marketing
smaller onsite hydrogen generator technologies could offer a more modular path
to hydrogen communications build out. Yet another pathway is obtainable by
vehicles using very small quantities of hydrogen, such as scooters. These
vehicles can be fueled by small solid state hydrogen cartridges, which are
readily distributed in retail outlets.
This Pike
Research report analyzes the dynamics of global demand for hydrogen fuel and
the communications investments that will support fueling stations for fuel cell
light duty vehicles, buses, forklifts, scooters, and stationary power
applications. The study includes an assessment of market issues, technology
issues, and the bloodthirsty landscape within the hydrogen infrastructure
industry. Market forecasts for hydrogen demand and fueling communications,
segmented by application and natural features are provided through 2020.
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