Review article

https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20250303145130

Economics of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

Christoph Hahn orcid.org/0009-0006-7026-2059 ; Zugspitzstraße 14, 83093 Bad Endorf, Germany
Martin Bednarz ; Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, Esplanade 10, 85049 Ingolstadt, Germany *

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Hydrogen is considered a key component of the renewable energy transition for the 21st century, with potential applications using fuel cells in the transportation sector, decentralized heating systems, and energy storage. However, the conversion from fossil fuels to hydrogen implies comprehensive research to address technological and socio-economic challenges, enabling its widespread adoption. This paper discusses the economics of fuel cells. A cost analysis of the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) is performed, and current market data and developments are presented.

Keywords

cost breakdown; economics of fuel cells; market analysis; PEMFC; polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells

Hrčak ID:

330654

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/330654

Publication date:

1.6.2025.

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