Fuel cells as part of an intelligent energy infrastructure

This report identifies relevant trends that will impact the business opportunities. Europe’s energy sup-ply and demand are changing at a rapid pace. Growing renewable capacity is leading to disruptive effects on energy markets, where investments in centralized power plants are becoming very uncer-tain. On the other hand, customers are becoming more demanding to reduce their carbon footprint as a result of their Corporate Social Responsibility and compliance with local legislation. These develop-ments form a good breeding ground for decentralized , ultra-efficient and reliable power plants, which can accommodate intermittent sources.