Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/06/2012 -- The fuel cell industry is emerging as one of the fastest growing markets owing to the collaborations of governments, businesses, and academic institutions, which is helping to produce fuel cells at a lower cost and improve their efficiency. The global fuel cell market is expected to grow at an estimated compounded annual growth rate of 16.6% during 2010 to 2014 owing to the decrease in fuel cell prices. The growth of this market is also expected to be driven by increasing investments from corporate and governments across the world for research and development in this field; however, lack of support infrastructure can pose a challenge to the growth of this industry.

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Fuel cells are increasing in demand as they are an efficient source to produce electrical power without causing any environmental pollution. There are a variety of fuel cells available today that are competing with energy conversion devices like batteries and gas turbines. With continuous research being made for improving the efficiency of fuel cells, this industry is expected to witness tremendous growth in the near future.

Market Segmentation

Segmentation Based on Type

- Alkaline Fuel Cells
- Microbial Fuel Cells
- Micro Fuel Cells
- Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Segmentation Based on Applications

- Auxiliary Power
- Military Use
- Cogeneration or Combined Heat and Power
- Small-Scale Energy Consumption
- Light Traction Vehicles
- Road Drive Vehicles

Segmentation Based on Technology

- Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC)
- Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC)
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)
- Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC)
- Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC)

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This research report on the fuel cell analyzes this market based on its market segments and major geographies. The regions analyzed under this research report are:

- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Rest of the World

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Major Players

Some of the key players dominating this market are UTC Power, Fuel Cell Energy Inc., Ballard Power Systems Inc., Protonex, IdaTech, Plug Power, Hydrogenics Corporation, Ceramic Fuel Cell Limited, Acumentrics, Altergy Systems, Astris Energi, and others.

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