Fuel cells promise to create a vast new industry. Stationary units are complemented by fuel cells used in vehicles and those used in portable devices like cells phones and portable computers.  Because stationary fuel cells are designed to last 30 years or more they have a higher cost per kilowatt than vehicular or micro fuel cells.  Because of this constraint, the development efforts for the various types of fuel cells are being conducted separately.  There are three types of stationary fuel cell markets, utility, campus, and residential.

Growing demand for energy and the deployment of alternative energy saving and generation technology is creating a market for fuel cells.  Increasing awareness of the deleterious effects of air pollution represent another driving force for stationary fuel cells.

Fuel cells are expected to be one of the main utility and residential stationary power sources within ten years.  Market factors of economics, energy independence, and environmental concerns are driving the development of the fuel cell industry.

Stationary fuel cell markets are poised for rapid growth.  The trials have been completed; products are ready for use in real situations.

In 2001 utility markets accounted for 81% of stationary fuel cell shipments, but this percentage drops to 37% by 2007.  In 2001, campus fuel cell applications accounted for the remainder of the market, 19%.  By 2007, campus fuel cell applications account for 50% of shipments.

Residential fuel cell shipments were not at a level where they could be counted in 2001, but by 2007, residential fuel cells account for 13% of the shipment dollars

Total stationary fuel cell markets at $45.2 million in 2001 are expected to reach $11.4 billion by 2007

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