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Study on Value Chain and Manufacturing Competitiveness Analysis for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies FCH contract 192 Evidence Report E4tech (UK) Ltd for FCH 2 JU in partnership with Ecorys and Strategic Analysis Inc. September 2019 Incorporated in England and Wales E4tech (UK) Ltd 83 Victoria Street Company no. 4142898 London SW1H 0HW Registered address: United Kingdom 133-137 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7JY Tel: +44 20 3008 6140 United Kingdom Fax: +44 20 7078 6180 www.e4tech.com This report was prepared for the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking. Copies of this document can be downloaded from fch.europa.eu The report and supporting study was undertaken by E4tech for FCH 2 JU in partnership with Ecorys and Strategic Analysis Inc. The research underpinning the study was undertaken between January to October 2018 ©FCH 2 JU, 2019. Reproduction is authorised provided that the source is acknowledged. “The information and views set out in this study are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the FCH 2 JU. The FCH 2 JU does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this study. Neither the FCH 2 JU nor any person acting on the FCH 2 JU’s behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein.” Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 15 1.1 This ‘Evidence’ report ............................................................................................................................................ 15 1.2 Context and background ....................................................................................................................................... 15 1.3 Study objectives ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 1.4 Approach overview ................................................................................................................................................ 17 1.5 Scope....................................................................................................................................................................... 18 1.6 Organising principles ............................................................................................................................................. 20 2 Methodology ........................................................................................................................ 21 2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................ 21 2.2 Supply chain diagrams and descriptions .............................................................................................................. 21 2.3 Supporting database, questionnaire and survey................................................................................................. 24 2.4 Cost inputs.............................................................................................................................................................. 24 2.5 Methodology for ‘critical’ component selection ................................................................................................. 25 3 Industry overview .................................................................................................................. 28 3.1 Europe..................................................................................................................................................................... 28 3.1.1 Industrial actors .................................................................................................................................................... 28 3.1.2 Knowledge and research based actors (KBAs)......................................................................................................... 28 3.2 Other leading world regions ................................................................................................................................. 32 3.2.1 Japan .................................................................................................................................................................... 32 3.2.2 Korea .................................................................................................................................................................... 37 3.2.3 China .................................................................................................................................................................... 40 3.2.4 North America....................................................................................................................................................... 43 4 Criticality assessment and component cost basis........................................................................ 47 4.1 Critical components and selected critical components ...................................................................................... 47 4.2 Application cost data ............................................................................................................................................. 51 4.2.1 MCFC and PAFC..................................................................................................................................................... 52 4.2.2 PEMFC .................................................................................................................................................................. 52 4.2.3 DMFC.................................................................................................................................................................... 57 4.2.4 SOFC ..................................................................................................................................................................... 58 4.2.5 Reformers ............................................................................................................................................................. 59 4.2.6 Compressed gas storage ........................................................................................................................................ 59 4.2.7 Hydrogen Refuelling Stations ................................................................................................................................. 60 4.2.8 Electrolysers.......................................................................................................................................................... 60 4.2.9 Liquid carriers ....................................................................................................................................................... 62 5 Mapping of European FCH supply chains by application .............................................................. 63 5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................ 63 5.1.1 SWOT analysis ....................................................................................................................................................... 63 5.1.2 Gap assessment .................................................................................................................................................... 63 5.2 Fuel cell transport applications using PEMFC ...................................................................................................... 63 5.2.1 Application introduction for cars and light commercial vehicles (FCEV) ................................................................... 65 5.2.2 Application introduction for FC Buses .................................................................................................................... 69 5.2.3 Application introduction for FC forklifts ................................................................................................................. 71 5.2.4 Application introduction for HGVs ......................................................................................................................... 74 5.2.5 Application introduction for Trains and Light Rail ................................................................................................... 76 5.2.6 Application introduction for Maritime and Inland Boats ......................................................................................... 78 5.3 HRS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 80 5.3.1 Application introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 80 5.3.2 Supply chain description ........................................................................................................................................ 81 5.3.3 Critical components............................................................................................................................................... 81 5.3.4 System-level SWOT / gap analysis .........................................................................................................................