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1、PRELIMINARY REPORTFUEL CELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN HYDROGEN ROADMAPSUBMITTED TO:Department of Economic (2) analyze Connecticuts hydrogen and fuel cell industry; and (3) assess the economic potential for Connecticut, including the economic impact of Connecticuts hydrogen and fuel cell industry.The
2、 following preliminary findings will be validated and refined within the Final Plan, which will be submitted by DECD to the Connecticut General Assembly on or before January 1, 2008:Market Profile1)The emerging markets for fuel cells and hydrogen technology include: stationary power/distributed gene
3、ration, portable power for handheld electronics, and transportation. 2)Worldwide government spending for fuel cell and hydrogen infrastructure approached $1.5 billion in 2004.3)In 2005, the global sales of fuel cells generated approximately $400 million in revenue. 4)Preliminary studies suggest that
4、 the total global fuel cell/hydrogen market is expected to generate as much as $18.6 billion annually in revenue over the next decade. This would require an employment base of approximately 120,000. If the Preliminary PlanPage 7fuel cell/hydrogen industry captures a significant share of the transpor
5、tation market, projected sales could generate $35 billion annually in revenue over the next decade. This would require an employment base of approximately 230,000.Connecticuts Position in the Fuel Cell Industry1)Connecticut has been the leader and innovator of fuel cell technology and electrochemica
6、l technologies, since the 1950s, and pioneered its application for spacecraft, submarines, stationary power, and transportation.2)Connecticut manufacturers and researchers have developed expertise in (1) all fuel cell technologies, including alkaline systems, proton exchange membrane (PEM), phosphor
7、ic acid, molten carbonate and solid oxides; (2) alkaline and PEM electrolysis technologies; and (3) applying these technologies to applicable markets.3)Two of the major fuel cell developers and manufacturers in the world are located in Connecticut - FuelCell Energy, Inc. in Danbury and Torrington, a
8、nd UTC Power in South Windsor. These companies dominate the fuel cell market for stationary power/distributed generation for fuel cells greater than 200 kilowatts (kW). 4)Several Connecticut suppliers, educational institutions, research facilities (e.g. Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center), and the
9、Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition, including the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, support Connecticuts fuel cell industry. 5)Connecticuts fuel cell and hydrogen industry currently supports 927 direct jobs and 1,221 indirect jobs for a total of 2,148 jobs statewide. The fuel cell and hydrogen in
10、dustry supports approximately 7,000 globally.6) Connecticuts fuel cell and hydrogen industry generates approximately $29 million annually in state tax revenue; approximately $2 million annually in local tax revenue and over $340 million annually in gross state product.Preliminary PlanPage 8Major Iss
11、ues1)Costs increased production rates, and improved design and technology will be necessary to reduce costs;2)Performance recognition of reliability and durability;3)Infrastructure hydrogen refueling stations will be required to support the fuel cell transportation market;4)Perception utilization of
12、 hydrogen as a fuel has not been fully accepted in the market place and may be perceived as high risk;5)Environmental the positive environmental benefits of fuel cells and hydrogen are not fully considered;6)Market distribution channels are not fully developed for both fuel cell and hydrogen product
13、ion systems;7)Support favorable government structure including education, workforce development, and policy needed to support market development; and8)Threats other states programs and foreign OEMs entering the market are increasing.As mandated by Public Act 06-187, Sec. 64, the Final Plan will iden
14、tify strategies to (1) facilitate the commercialization of hydrogen-based technologies and fuel cells; (2) enhance energy reliability and security; (3) promote the improved efficiency and environmental performance of transportation and electric generation with reduced emissions, reduced greenhouse g
15、ases, more efficient use of nonrenewable fuels, and increased use of renewable and sustainable fuels; (4) facilitate the installation of infrastructure for hydrogen production, storage, transportation and fueling capability; (5) disseminate information regarding the benefits of hydrogen-based techno
16、logies and fuel cells; (6) develop strategies to retain and expand hydrogen and fuel cell industries in Connecticut; (7) identify areas within the state transportation system that would benefit from the integration of potential mass transit and fleet transit locations with hydrogen or natural gas and hydrogen mixture refueling stations; and (8) identify areas in the electric and natural gas distribution system of the state that would benefit from the development Prel
