عدم اطمینان هزینه های سیستم تولید و ذخیره سازی سلول های میکرو سوخت

In this paper, the effectiveness of support schemes for micro fuel cells (FC) in Germany is analyzed with regard to the latest market conditions and legislative changes. We analyze whether polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are a feasible investment option for domestic usage, or whether they are likely to become so soon. Furthermore, electrical energy storage could be a complement to the system by supplying short-term peak demand, and thus increasing self-consumption and potentially the overall economic merit. We find that PEMFCs will not have become a competitive technology by 2020, and it may take even more time to achieve a substantial market diffusion. Also, electric energy storage in combination with an FC system is found not to be a worthwhile investment in a grid-connected scenario.