Fuel Cell Technologies Overview

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Dr. Dimitrios Papageorgopoulos, HFTO Fuel Cell Technologies Program Manager2021 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation MeetingFuel Cell Technologies OverviewJune 7, 2021 Washington, DC2OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY & RENEWABLE ENERGYHYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL Technologies DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYFuel Cell Technologies : Building an Affordable, Resilient, and Clean Energy EconomyFuel cells use a wide range of fuels and feedstocks; deliver power for applications across multiple sectors; provide long-duration energy storage for the grid in reversible systems3OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY & RENEWABLE ENERGYHYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL Technologies DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYInnovative RD&D Considers End Use RequirementsGoal:Fuel cells that are competitive with incumbent and emerging Technologies across applications4OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY & RENEWABLE ENERGYHYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL Technologies DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYApplication-Driven TargetsEXAMPLE 2030 TARGETSFUEL CELLS FOR LONG-HAUL TRUCKS $80/kW fuel cell system cost 25,000-hour durabilityFUEL CELLS FOR STATIONARY POWER $1000/kW fuel cell system cost 80,000-hour durabilityREVERSIBLE FUEL CELLS FOR ENERGY STORAGE $1800/kW system cost ($ LCOS) 40,000-hour durabilitySystem-level targets to achieve competitiveness with incumbent and emerging technologiesA combined target for HD MEA development: Improve power at appropriate voltage measured afterdurability target:Achieve kW/gP

Jun 07, 2021 · vs. diesel locomotives: Source: Maritime: Largest benefits for applications spending substantial time operating at less than full load (ferries and towboats) HD Trucks: Fuel cell trucks have zero vehicle emissions and can reduce the well-to-wheels GHG emissions by >95% compared to

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