Fuel Cells: Technology, Status and Applications

Authors

  • Arthur W. Quade President Somerset Energy Services

Abstract

Fuel cells have been under development for terrestrial applica-
tions for over thirty years. Several manufacturers are offering prod-
ucts in different sizes for varying applications. While the current
prices of most of the fuel cell offerings are uneconomically high,
production increases will bring about a reduction in those prices.
Therefore, now is the time to examine potential applications for
fuel cells and begin the planning necessary to incorporate fuel cells
into those applications.
The history of fuel cells, the several technologies involved and
potential applications will be examined in this article. Estimates
will also be made regarding price trends for the different types of
fuel cells. Projections will be made as to the commercial availabil-
ity of fuel cells from different developers.

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Author Biography

Arthur W. Quade , President Somerset Energy Services

Arthur W. Quade completed a 35-year career with Public Service Electric and Gas Company (New Jersey) prior to starting his own consulting business. Some of his activities during that career involved a system-wide analysis on the impact of cogeneration/district heating in the cities served by PSE&G; managing two demonstrations of the IFC 40kW fuel cell; managing a demonstration of small engine-powered cogeneration machines for PSE&G; and conducting a business case related to possible investment by PSE&G of funds in fuel cell businesses.

In addition, Mr. Quade served as the utility’s resident fuel cell expert based on over 20 years’ experience on various EPRI and fuel cell developer advisory groups and internal corporate research efforts. Following retirement in 1997, he formed Somerset Energy Services, a consultant firm devoted to aiding in the promotion and commercialization of fuel cells. Mr. Quade has been providing consulting services to several fuel cell developers as well as providing educational services relating to fuel cells to individual groups of potential users. In addition, Mr. Quade has been providing demand side management services to energy users in preparation for the future installation of fuel cell power plants.

Somerset Energy Services, 920 Old York Road, Somerville, NJ 08876; (908) 371-0987—work; (908) 369-4369—home. (e) SES371@aol.com

References

Because the fuel cell industry is in such rapid transition, there

are limited written references that are up to date. However, one basic

reference that discusses all fuel cell technologies is:

Fuel Cells: A Handbook, 1994, US Department of Energy,

Morgantown Energy Technology Center, Morgantown, West Vir-

ginia (an updated version is available on CD ROM from the

Center)

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Published

2023-07-11

How to Cite

Quade , A. W. . (2023). Fuel Cells: Technology, Status and Applications. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 22(2), 48–55. Retrieved from https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/20279

Issue

2002: Vol 22 Iss 2 2002-2003

Section

Articles