Product Code: RP-ID-10352009 |
Published Date: 21 Mar 2025 |
Region: Global |
Category: Automotive & Transportation |
Report ID: 10352009
Market Overview:
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market Segmentation by Application (Vehicular, Non-vehicular); by Technology (Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell [PEMFC], Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell [PAFC], Alkaline Fuel Cell [AFC], Microbial Fuel Cell [MFC], and Others)-Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2030
Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market Highlights over 2022-2030
The global hydrogen fuel cell market is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period, i.e., 2022-2030. The growth of the market can be attributed to growing initiatives and investments by various governments for the development of hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure over rising environmental concerns. Hydrogen fuel cells are electrochemical power generators that uses hydrogen to cleanly and efficiently produce electricity. Hydrogen is a well-known low-carbon transport fuel, and the rising demand for hydrogen fuel cells in vehicles for sporty advances and ecological power generation are further expected to propel the market growth. According to the International Energy Agency, as of June 2021, early 40,000 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) were on road globally.
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However, challenges, such as reducing cost and improving durability, associated with commercialization of fuel cells are one of the key restraints to the growth of the market. Fuel cell systems must be cost-competitive and be more efficient in the power supply when compared with traditional power systems. Moreover, the high cost of carbon fiber that is required for hydrogen fuel tanks is further expected to hinder the growth of the market.
The market is segmented by application into vehicular and non-vehicular, out of which, the vehicular segment is anticipated to hold the largest share of the market over the forecast period on the back of several countries investing in fuel cell technology to improve transportation infrastructure to reduce emissions.
Based on technology, the market is segmented into proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), alkaline fuel cell (AFC), microbial fuel cell (MFC), and others, out of which, proton exchange membrane fuel cell segment is projected to hold the largest market share over the forecast period owing to its advantages, such as high efficiency, low operational cost, quick maintenance, and enhanced reliability and operability, over others. They are mostly used as backup power and portable power in small distributed generation and transportation.
Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market Regional Synopsis
Regionally, the global hydrogen fuel cell market is segmented into five major regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa region. The Asia-Pacific region is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period owing to the increasing introduction of fuel cell vehicles on road, especially in countries such as South Korea, Japan, and China. Furthermore, the fuel cell industry in the region is growing on the back of increasing government policies to implement cleaner and more efficient energy consumption, to curb carbon emission.
Market Segmentation
Our in-depth analysis of the global hydrogen fuel cell market includes the following segments:
By Application
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Vehicular
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Non-vehicular
By Technology
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Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC)
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Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC)
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Alkaline Fuel Cell (AFC)
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Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC)
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Others
Growth Drivers and Challenges Impacting the Growth of the Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market
Growth Drivers
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Growing initiatives and investments by various governments for the development of hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure
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Rising demand for hydrogen fuel cells in vehicles
Challenges
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Challenges, such as reducing cost and improving durability, associated with commercialization of fuel cells
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High cost of carbon fiber required for hydrogen fuel tanks
Key Companies Dominating the Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market
Our report has covered detailed company profiling comprising company overview, business strategies, key product offerings, financial performance, key performance indicators, risk analysis, recent developments, regional presence, and SWOT analysis among other notable indicators for competitive positioning. Some of the prominent industry leaders in the global hydrogen fuel cell market that are included in our report are Ballard Power Systems, FuelCell Energy, Inc., PLUG POWER INC., Mitsubishi Power (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.), Cummins Inc., SFC Energy AG, TW Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, and others.
Latest Developments in the Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market:
December 2021: Sentient Labs, a research and development innovation lab, in collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Chemical Laboratory, and Central Electrochemical Research Institute, developed India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell bus to run in Pune.
March 2021: Toyota Australia opened a new commercial-grade permanent hydrogen production, storage, and refuelling facility at a former manufacturing site in Altona in Melbourne’s west, as an initiative to spread awareness regarding the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell technology and focus on the company’s commitment to develop sustainable technologies for future mobility and energy needs.
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- Ballard Power Systems
- FuelCell Energy Inc.
- PLUG POWER INC.
- Mitsubishi Power (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.)
- Cummins Inc.
- SFC Energy AG
- TW Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
- Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
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