About SOFC
An SOFC is a device that generates electricity through an electrochemical process that involves oxidation of the electrolyte when placed between the two electrodes - anode and cathode. Fuel cells are generally categorized based on the type of electrolyte material used in them; an SOFC uses a solid oxide or ceramic electrolyte. Some of the advantages of an SOFC include its low cost, low emissions, long-term stability, high efficiency, and fuel flexibility. Its high fuel flexibility permits the use of cheap, safe, and readily available fuels such as hydrocarbons, natural gas, hydrogen, methanol, and syngas. An SOFC, however, requires a high operating temperature, usually within the range of 932 degrees to 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit, for the activation of the ceramics. This high operating temperature leads to mechanical and chemical compatibility issues and longer start-up times.
TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global SOFC market to grow at a CAGR of 10.3 percent over the period 2014-2019.
Covered in this Report
The Global SOFC market can be segmented into three application segments: Stationary, transportation, and Portable.
TechNavio's report, the Global SOFC Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global SOFC market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key Regions
• Americas
• EMEA
• APAC
Key Vendors
• Acumentrics
• Bloom Energy
• FuelCell Energy
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Other Prominent Vendors
• ADELAN U.K.
• Alstom
• Ceramic Fuel Cells
• Ceres Power
• Delphi SOFC Technology
• Elcogen
• Hexis
• Protonex
• Rolls-Royce
• SOFCpower
• Sunfire
• Topsoe Fuel Cell
• Ultra Electronics AMI
• WATT Fuel Cell
Market Driver
• Growing Concerns about Energy Efficiency
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market Challenge
• Maintaining a Stable Operational Temperature
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market Trend
• Reduction in SOFC Prices
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Key Questions Answered in this Report
• What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
01. Executive Summary
02. List of Abbreviations
03. Scope of the Report
03.1 Market Overview
03.2 Product Offerings
04. Market Research Methodology
04.1 Market Research Process
04.2 Research Methodology
05. Introduction
06. Market Landscape
06.1 Fuel Cells
06.2 Fuel Cell Segmentation by Application
06.3 Types of SOFC
06.4 Planar SOFCs
06.5 Thin Film SOFCs
06.6 Tubular SOFCs
06.7 Market Size and Forecast
06.8 Five Forces Analysis
07. Market Segmentation by Application
07.1 Global SOFC Market by Application 2014
07.2 Global SOFC Market by Application 2019
07.3 Global SOFC Market by Stationary
07.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
07.4 Global SOFC Market by Transportation Segment
07.4.1 Market Size and Forecast
07.5 Global SOFC Market by Portable Segment
07.5.1 Market Size and Forecast
08. Geographical Segmentation
08.1 Global SOFC Market by Geographical Segmentation 2014-2019
08.2 SOFC Market in EMEA Region
08.2.1 Market Size and Forecast
08.3 SOFC Market in Americas
08.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
08.4 SOFC Market in APAC Region
08.4.1 Market Size and Forecast
09. Key Leading Countries
09.1 US
09.2 Germany
09.3 Japan
10. Buying Criteria
11. Market Growth Drivers
12. Drivers and their Impact
13. Market Challenges
14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
15. Market Trends
16. Trends and their Impact
17. Vendor Landscape
17.1 Competitive Scenario
17.1.1 Key News
17.2 Other Prominent Vendors
18. Key Vendor Analysis
18.1 Acumentrics
18.1.1 Key Facts
18.1.2 Business Overview
18.1.3 Product Segmentation
18.1.4 Business Strategy
18.1.5 Recent Developments
18.1.6 SWOT Analysis
18.2 Bloom Energy
18.2.1 Key Facts
18.2.2 Business Overview
18.2.3 Recent Developments
18.2.4 SWOT Analysis
18.3 FuelCell Energy
18.3.1 Key Facts
18.3.2 Business Overview
18.3.3 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
18.3.4 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013
18.3.5 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
18.3.6 Business Strategy
18.3.7 Recent Developments
18.3.8 SWOT Analysis
18.4 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
18.4.1 Key Facts
18.4.2 Business Overview
18.4.3 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2014
18.4.4 Business s Segmentation by Revenue 2013 and 2014
18.4.5 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2014
18.4.6 Business Strategy
18.4.7 Recent Developments
18.4.8 SWOT Analysis
19. Other Reports in this Series
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Market Research Methodology
Exhibit 2: Fuel Cells by Type
Exhibit 3: Fuel Cell Segmentation by Application
Exhibit 4: Description of Fuel Cell Application
Exhibit 5: Types of SOFCs
Exhibit 6: Global SOFC Market 2015-2019 (US$ million)
Exhibit 7: Global SOFC Market Segmentation by Application 2014
Exhibit 8: Global SOFC Market by Application 2019
Exhibit 9: Global SOFC Market by Application 2014-2019 (US$ million)
Exhibit 10: Global SOFC Market by Application 2014-2019
Exhibit 11: Global SOFC Market by Stationary Segment (US$ million)
Exhibit 12: Global SOFC Market by Transportation Segment(US$ million)
Exhibit 13: Global SOFC Market by Portable Segment (US$ million)
Exhibit 14: Global SOFC Market by Geographical Segmentation 2014
Exhibit 15: Global SOFC Market by Geographical Segmentation 2019
Exhibit 16: Global SOFC Market by Geographical Segmentation 2014-2019 (US$ million)
Exhibit 17: Global SOFC Market by Geographical Segmentation 2014-2019
Exhibit 18: SOFC Market in the EMEA Region 2014-2019 (US$ million)
Exhibit 19: SOFC Market in the Americas 2014-2019 (US$ million)
Exhibit 20: SOFC Market in the APAC Region 2014-2019 (US$ million)
Exhibit 21: Acumentrics: Product Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 22: FuelCell Energy: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
Exhibit 23: FuelCell Energy: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013 (US$ million)
Exhibit 24: FuelCell Energy: Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
Exhibit 25: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2014
Exhibit 26: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013 and 2014(US$ billion)
Exhibit 27: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2014
