3Q 2020

Emerging Hydrogen Production Technologies

Clean Hydrogen Production Technologies: Global Market Forecasts and Analysis

There has been much discussion over the past several years of how hydrogen can aid the energy transition and play a role in decarbonization. One aspect of this role is clean hydrogen production. Green hydrogen (hydrogen produced with no emissions) is becoming more prevalent in the hydrogen space. To date, upward of 95% of all hydrogen has been produced using fossil fuels, but the market is shifting as decarbonization becomes increasingly important and green hydrogen costs decline.

Only 1%-4% of hydrogen is produced with clean production technologies. However, with greater emphasis on decarbonization, increasing renewables integration, and decreasing capital costs, emerging hydrogen production technologies are poised to play a key role going forward. Guidehouse Insights expects significant growth in the emerging hydrogen production technology market. Four technologies of note include alkaline electrolyzers (AES), proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs), and biomass gasifiers. The first three technologies can use renewable electricity to produce green hydrogen; biomass gasifiers can use otherwise carbon-emitting feedstocks such as municipal solid waste (MSW) to produce green hydrogen. Although most hydrogen is used in the industrial sector, significant demand growth is expected in the mobility sector due to expansion in the fuel cell vehicle (FCV) market as well as in hydrogen storage.

This Guidehouse Insights report analyzes the global market for these emerging hydrogen production technologies based on geographic region and the different technologies. The study provides an analysis of current market issues, opportunities, drivers, and barriers for these emerging hydrogen production technologies. Global market forecasts for capacity and revenue extend through 2029.
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  • What is driving the adoption of these emerging technologies?
  • What market barriers have limited growth to date?
  • What are the key differences between these emerging technologies?
  • What should manufacturers and other industry stakeholders be looking for in the market?
  • How do these emerging technologies vary by region?
  • Electrolyzer manufacturers
  • Biomass gasifier manufacturers
  • Government agencies
  • Hydrogen non-profits and research organizations
  • Renewable technology developers
  • Utilities
  • Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1   New Era for Hydrogen Production

1.2   Global Market Outlook

2. Market Issues

2.1   Introduction to the Technologies

2.1.1   AELs

2.1.2   PEM Electrolyzers

2.1.3   SOECs

2.1.4   Biomass Gasifiers

2.2   Drivers for Hydrogen Production Technology

2.2.1   Decarbonization of the Economy

2.2.2   Hydrogen Demand Increasing

2.2.3   Feedstock Costs and Availability

2.3   Barriers

2.3.1   High Capital Costs

2.3.2   Lack of Hydrogen Infrastructure

3. Market Forecasts

3.1   Methodology and Assumptions

3.2   Global Forecasts

3.3   North America

3.4   Europe

3.5   Asia Pacific

3.6   Latin America

3.7   Middle East & Africa

3.8   Conclusions and Recommendations

4. Acronym and Abbreviation List

5. Table of Contents

6. Table of Charts and Figures

7. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Region, World Markets: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, World Markets: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Region, World Markets: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, World Markets: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, North America: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, North America: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, Europe: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, Europe: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, Asia Pacific: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, Asia Pacific: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, Latin America: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, Latin America: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, Middle East & Africa: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, Middle East & Africa: 2020-2029
  • Countries Building the Hydrogen Economy
  • Global Hydrogen Demand by Sector
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Region, World Markets: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, World Markets: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Region, World Markets: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, World Markets: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, North America: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, North America: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, Europe: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, Europe: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, Asia Pacific: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, Asia Pacific: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, Latin America: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, Latin America: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Capacity Installed by Technology, Middle East & Africa: 2020-2029
  • Hydrogen Production Technology Revenue Installed by Technology, Middle East & Africa: 2020-2029
  • AEL SWOT Analysis
  • PEM Electrolyzer SWOT Analysis
  • SOEC SWOT Analysis
  • Biomass Gasifier SWOT Analysis
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