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Table 8.1: EU Framework Programmes

The EU has a long standing, broad, and relatively well funded programme in fuel cell research. Research has primarily focussed on polymer fuel cells (PEMFCs), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs) and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), for transport, portable and stationary applications. Much of the work to date has addressed basic research and development challenges, with significant levels of activity in the major European research laboratories such as Riso and Julich, partnered with industry and supported by academic institutions. The organisation Fuel Cell Europe aims to promote fuel cells as one of the key technology solution for the European sustainable energy system in transport, stationary power and portable application.

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) is a public private partnership supporting research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) activities in fuel cell and hydrogen energytechnologies in Europe. It was established in May 2008. The aim of the FCH JU is to accelerate the market introduction of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, realising their potential as an instrument in achieving a carbon-lean energy system. Most of the EU funding in the fuel cell area is now co-ordinated through this body. The FCH JU awards proposal on an annual basis.

The British Standards Institution has a committee, GEL/105, “Fuel Cell Technologies”, which mirrors the work of the International Electrotechnical Commission Technical Committee on Fuel Cells (IEC/TC 105), and adopts the European Standards as appropriate with minimum modifications as British Standards. A list of current fuel cell British standards is given at the end of this section.

The British Standards Institution (www.bsigroup,com) has a committee,GEL/105, “Fuel Cell Technologies”, which mirrors the work of the International Electrotechnical Commission Technical Committee on Fuel Cells (IEC/TC 105), and adopts the European Standards as appropriate with minimum modifications as British Standards. A list of current fuel cell British standards is given at the end of this section.

British Fuel cell standards

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Table 8.1: EU Framework Programmes

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