Small Stationary (residential) fuel cell market quantified

London (UK) - Around 1,900 small stationary fuel cell systems are in operation worldwide, according to a new market survey by online resource, Fuel Cell Today (www.fuelcelltoday.com). Fuel cells in this field continue to make progress as power sources for homes and back-up applications. The report, an updated and extended version of the article published on Fuel Cell Today in February 2002, examines the activity in this area.

This survey is similarly structured to our other surveys about various applications, technologies and geographical areas", explains Stefan Geiger, co-author of the new report. "We have evaluated the activities of all companies and organisations involved and summarised the major projects and achievement over the last 16 months."

The research has resulted in several interesting finding. There has been a noticeable shift from residential to back-up power as the first markets", notes Mark Cropper, the second author of the report. Another feature of recent development has been the rising market share of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC)."

The survey examines these features and many more, as well as detailing major key players, projects and future developments.

Notes to editors
Fuel Cell Today (www.fuelcelltoday.com) is the global internet portal which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of fuel cells -- the clean and efficient technology for generating electricity which is poised to become the leading energy source of the 21st century. Existing for the global fuel cell community, Fuel Cell Today publishes news and reviews on developments in this dynamic new industry, along with providing interpretation and context for users from research scientists and marketers to journalists and the general public.
A fuel cell is an electrochemical device which reacts hydrogen and oxygen, in the absence of a flame, to produce heat and electricity. This can be both more efficient and more environmentally-friendly than conventional internal combustion engine technology. A fuel cell can be used anywhere where electricity is required.

Further Information
The full report can be found at: www.fuelcelltoday.com/surveys