Launch of the Study on Stationary fuel cells in distributed generation

To help shaping the European energy systems with highly innovative solutions, the FCH JU has initiated a study on the commercialisation of Stationary Fuel Cells in distributed generation in Europe.

Compiled by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, this study builds on an interactive approach involving a coalition of more than 30 companies, public institutions and associations from the stakeholder community of the European stationary fuel cell industry.

On the 27 MArch 2015, the FCH JU, together with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, presented how this pioneering study analysis the role that stationary fuel cells can play in Europe's transition and highlighted some of its key findings.

                                                                                    

 

Europe's energy systems of the future require new concepts for complementary supply, such as efficient, distributed power generation from natural gas. Emphasis is put on energy efficiency in order to save primary energy, reduce fuel imports and increase energy security.

Stationary Fuel Cells can convert today's fossil fuels (natural gas) and tomorrow's clean fuels (green hydrogen) to electricity and heat at very high efficiencies (up to 60% electrical efficiency, more than 90% combined efficiency). They will therefore play an important complementary role in a future energy system with more and more energy from renewable sources.

Please find the whole study here.

 

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