Forecast of Commercialization

The following forecasts of how the various types of fuel cells will be employed over the coming two decades, together with projections of evolving costs, are offered here. These are based on analysis provided in the following sections. 

On December 3, 2002, Coleman Powermate announced the launch of Air gen , the first hydrogen fuel cell generator available to the public. 

The Airgen is powered by a Ballard Nexa Power Module (1.2 kW DC fuel cell system). 

Application Customer Projected Fuel Cell Cost 

Stationary Hospitals, Data Center Backup Power Generation 1,500/kW 

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Fuel cell and hydrogen businesses already support over 800 jobs in the UK. Forecasts of commercial salesgivea global market size of above 20 billion in 2011.There isan opportunity forthe UKto build a sizeable industry, centred on fuel cells and the hydrogen economy, covering all stages of the value and supply chain. 

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