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"BOULDER, Colorado-(BUSINESS WIRE) - the increased global focus on the creation of robust, is powered by distributed energy systems the fuel cell industry experienced a modest growth spurt. While the stationary sector still the driving force, will be the transport sector also see acceleration in the volume. The industry topped the $1 billion in revenue from the sale of fuel cell systems in the year 2012, according to a new report by Navigant research, about the movement of 124 megawatts (MW), up to 40 MW from 2011.

"Increasing interest in fuel cell technology, with new products on the market come and new political mandates combined, indicating that 2012 was a crucial year for the market for fuel cells"
A total of more than 28,000 fuel cell systems were delivered in the year 2012, the study finds.

"Increasing interest in fuel cell technology, with new products on the market come and new political mandates combined, shows that 2012 was a crucial year for the market for fuel cells", says Kerry-Ann Adamson, Research Director at Navigant research. "The survival of the industry in question was used. Sector today, in a number of ways, the fuel cell is stronger and healthier than ever before. "

New companies and new market segments emerged in the year 2012, but a number of companies from the market disappeared. The Navigant research data set currently 53 companies followed with commercial fuel cell products, including an increased number of companies from China, as well as new entrants in Europe. The industry is to move regionalized production, according to the report, with smaller factories closer on the assumption markets are.

The report, the annual "fuel cells report 2013" offers a comprehensive analysis of the developments in the fuel cell industry both in quantitative and qualitative terms. Delivered in addition to detailed analyses of the capacity, used fuel and electrolyte acceptance, the study also has a special section on hydrogen demand and production. The report also profiles 30 most important companies in the stationary, portable and transport fuel cell segments and a forecast for the global adoption of fuel cell extends until 2018. A summary of report is available for free download on the website Navigant research.
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