European Fuel Cell Forum 2011

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European Fuel Cell Forum 2011 28 June -1 July 2011, Lucerne Switzerland
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Europe's Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking
Jean-Luc Delplancke
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking
TO 56 Room 4-31
1049 Brussels
Belgium
Tel.: ++32-2-2218138
JeanLuc.Delplancke@fch.europa.eu
Abstract
The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) was set up to accelerate the
development of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies in Europe towards commercialization
from 2015 onwards. To reach this target the FCH JU intends to bring together resources
under a cohesive, public-private partnership, to ensure commercial focus, matching RTD
activities to industry's needs and expectations and to scale-up and intensify links between
Industry and the Research Community
This unique public-private partnership is composed of the European Union, represented by
the European Commission, the European Industry Grouping for a Fuel Cell and Hydrogen
Joint Technology Initiative 1 and the New European Research Grouping on Fuel Cells and
Hydrogen 2 .The latter two are non-profit Associations, open to companies and research
institutes respectively within Europe, EEA and Candidate accession countries. All member
groups are represented at Board Level and expert advice is provided by The States
Representatives Group, The Scientific Committee and the Stakeholders General
Assembly.
A predefined budget for the period 2008-2013 of nearly 1 billion Euro contributed jointly by
the FCH JU Members is foreseen to support research and demonstration projects and
ultimately accelerate the market introduction of these technologies.
A long-term strategy document, the Multi-Annual Implementation Plan, outlines the scope
and details of the planning for the programme divided into four main application areas
(Transport and refuelling infrastructure; Hydrogen production and distribution; Stationary
power generation and combined heat and power and Early markets).
Cross-cutting activities, including regulation, codes and standards, pre-normative
research, socio-economic research, life cycle assessments, market support, public
awareness and education, have been established as a 5 th application area, all of key
importance to the commercialisation objective.
Annual Implementation Plans are published annually. They contain work programmes
which provide the basis for launching calls for proposals. 3 calls have been executed to
date with a fourth in the pipeline this year.
Examples of supported projects will be presented.
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http://www.fchindustry-jti.eu/; The NEW IG currently has 67 member companies across the EU. It is open to new members at all
times.
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http://www.nerghy.eu/; N.ERGHY currently has 63 member universities and research institutes across the EU. It is open to new
members at all times.
Opening Session & Worldwide Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Programs 1 A01 - 1/2
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European Fuel Cell Forum 2011 28 June -1 July 2011, Lucerne Switzerland
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Overview of DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Activities
Dimitiros Papageorgopoulos
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Fuel Cell Technologies Program
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
USA
Tel.: 202-586-5463
Dimitrios.Papageorgopoulos@ee.doe.gov
Abstract
This presentation will provide an overview, highlight recent achievements and offer an
insight into future prospects of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) hydrogen and fuel
cell research, development, and demonstration efforts. The DOE’s Office of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Fuel Cell Technologies Program represents a
comprehensive portfolio of activities that address the full range of technological and nontechnological
barriers facing the development and deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell
technologies.
The Program conducts focused efforts to enable the widespread commercialization of
hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in diverse sectors of the economy. The Program
addresses challenges facing the development and deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell
technologies by integrating basic and applied research, technology development and
demonstration, and other supporting activities. These include research and development
to address key technological barriers in the areas of fuel cell cost and durability, hydrogen
cost, and hydrogen storage capacity, along with demonstration activities to validate
technologies under real-world conditions. The Program’s efforts to address nontechnological
barriers include: facilitating the development of safety practices and codes
and standards; supporting development of a domestic manufacturing and supplier base;
increasing public awareness and acceptance; and investigating options for the
development of a hydrogen supply and delivery infrastructure.
Developmental efforts at the DOE are balanced to achieve a comprehensive approach to
fuel cells for near-, mid-, and longer-term applications. Early market penetration is
targeted through the development of fuel cell technology and systems for portable,
auxiliary power, stationary, and specialty vehicle applications. Market penetration will
enable lower costs, job creation, and growth in the domestic fuel cell manufacturing and
supplier base. As such, funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
is supporting the deployment of nearly 1,000 fuel cell systems in emergency backup
power, material handling, and combined heat and power applications. In the long term,
ongoing efforts in the development of fuel cell technology will also be applicable to lightduty
vehicles.
Opening Session & Worldwide Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Programs 1 A01 - 2/2