Publications from the Programme

The Technology Collaboration Programme on Advanced Fuel Cells is a task-sharing programme, so most of its publications are only available to experts participating in the programme. The following publications are publicly available and can be downloaded from this site:

Study on the Uptake of international standards in the deployment of stationary FC systems in different countries

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Uptake of international standards in the deployment of stationary fuel cell systems in different countries

This study, funded by the AFC TCP, gives an overview of the applicable regulations, codes and standards for the installation of stationary fuel cell systems in different countries.

In particular, the proposal focuses on the analysis of the IEC 62282-3-300 "Stationary fuel cell system- installation" International Standard and IEC 62282-3-400 “Small stationary fuel cell power system with combined heat and power output”, comparing its uptake in different countries where stationary FC applications are relevant.
The main objective is thus to understand how the deployment of stationary fuel cell systems is governed by common standards that can facilitate the few industrial manufacturers in cornering emerging markets across the globe, thereby  accelerating the achievement of scale and cost reductions. The countries analysed are: Japan (Asia) and Germany, Austria and Italy (Europe).

For further information, please contact Vivana Cigolotti (Operating Agent of Annex 33)
 

Stationary Fuel Cell Applications: Current and Future Technologies 2021

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Stationary Fuel Cell Applications: Current and Future Technologies - costs, performances, and potential

Stationary power and cogeneration systems will surely need research and innovative actions towards a more energy efficient and more resilient energy network. Fuel cell systems can become key technologies and system enablers, since their performance is higher than conventional systems. Efficiency, stack durability, capital expenditure, maintenance activities and potential failures need to be investigated. The present report aims to analyze the worldwide performance of these technologies, with a particular focus on PEM and SOFC, for different sizes and range of applications.
 

The Technology Collaboration Programme on the Research, Development and Demonstration on Advanced Fuel Cells (Advanced Fuel Cells Technology Collaboration Programme, AFC TCP) functions within a framework created by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The activities of the AFC TCP are coordinated by the IEA’s Working Party on Energy End-use Technologies (EUWP). Views, findings and publications of the AFC TCP do not necessarily represent the views or policies of the IEA Secretariat or of its individual member countries.