
595Fuel Cell Power Generation Systems
Currently more than 80% of the world energy supply comes from fossil
fuels, resulting in strong ecological and environmental impacts. There are
key drivers to opt for hydrogen as a promising energy carrier. The rst one
is the diversication of the energy sources and the reduction of dependency
on fossil fuels. Since hydrogen can be produced from any primary source, it
could improve the reliability of the energy supply and stabilize the energy
market. It would make the utilization of energy more independent from the
production and allow the economic exploitation of energy sources remote
from the consumers. ...