Fuel cells in the United Kingdom

Fuel cells are energy converters that generate electricity and heat from hydrogen or fuel rich in this element. The principal advantages of this technology are high conversion efficiencies and, for batteries running on hydrogen, an absence of direct emissions of carbon dioxide. The applications are manifold: replacement of small portable batteries, replacement engines conventional explosion in transport, local or industrial cogeneration of electricity and heat.

In the Energy White Paper 2007, the United Kingdom said his two priorities for energy: the fight against climate change and security of supply. Despite the many technological challenges still to be slaughtered, fuel cells could help the United Kingdom to achieve these objectives.

A consultation was published alongside the Planning White Paper on 21 May 2007 to set out the Government's detailed proposals for reform in response to the recommendations made by Kate Barker and by Rod Eddington on planning, and consult on certain aspects of proposed planning reforms, including for major energy infrastructure projects.

The 2007 Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition as featured on KSAT, Channel 12 News in San Antonio. You can buy a fuel cell today. Y O U can buy a fuel cell today.” – Bob Rose, US Fuel Cell Council. “Fuel cells are not the technology of the future – they are being used right now.” – Mike Binder, Michael Binder Associates
“Fuel cell products are a fact, not a myth.” – Sam Logan, Logan Energy.

The UK Government set out its policy to deliver a secure, low carbon energy mix for the UK on 23 May 2007 when it published its Energy White Paper Meeting the Energy Challenge. The White Paper builds on the Energy Review Report published in July 2006, and follows a series of public consultations launched at the time of the review. Looking ahead to 2020, the White Paper announces specific measures that will ensure individuals; businesses and Government reduce their carbon emissions and save energy.

Next 2008 fuel cell seminar & exposition with over 2000 participants and 175 exhibiting companies, the Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition is one of the largest and most influential conferences of its kind. It will be held at Phoenix, AZ on Oct. 27-30,2008.

This report looks at the place of fuel cells in the UK energy strategy:
-- Inventory of key players in this sector and modes of financing,
-- British research in the field of fuel cells, its strengths and orientations for the future
-- Issues related to the introduction of hydrogen in the United Kingdom.

Sources:
http://www.fuelcellseminar.com/
http://www.defra.gov.uk

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• Auto Innovation

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