Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power

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The global market for fuel cells for residential, commercial and military power is estimated to grow from $4.6 billion in 2025 to reach $10.7 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4% from 2025 to 2030.

The Asia-Pacific market for fuel cells for residential, commercial and military power is estimated to grow from $2.4 billion in 2025 to reach $5.3 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2025 to 2030.

The European market for fuel cells for residential, commercial and military power is estimated to grow from $721.9 million in 2025 to reach $2 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 22.7% from 2025 to 2030.

Report Scope

The scope of this report encompasses the segmental analysis by fuel cell type, application and end use. The report also discusses innovations in fuel cells for residential, commercial and military power technology, regulatory analysis, competitive aspects, energy transition and economic trends that influence the market. The analyst has included patent analysis for the global market for fuel cells in residential, commercial and military power, depicting a strong investment prospect for technology investors. The study comprises Porter's analysis, an ESG development chapter, macroeconomic factors and a competitive landscape, enabling the reader to understand the competitive environment in the global market more precisely. The report concludes by providing detailed profiles of the major companies that offer fuel cells for residential, commercial and military power.

The report also includes a regional analysis of fuel cells for residential, commercial and military power that covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World (South America and the Middle East and Africa). The country analysis, which includes the U.S., the U.K., South Korea, Japan and China, further examines current and future factors influencing the demand. The year 2024 is considered the base year, and 2025 is an estimated year. Market values are forecast for five years through 2030. All market values are in millions of U.S. dollars ($).

Report Includes

41 data tables and 49 additional tables
In-depth analysis of the global market for fuel cells for residential, commercial and military power
Analyses of the global market trends, with revenue data for 2024, estimates for 2025, forecasts for 2028 and 2029, as well as projected CAGRs through 2030
Estimates of the market size and revenue growth prospects, accompanied by a market share analysis by fuel cell type, application, end user and region
Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advances, regulations, prospects and the impact of macroeconomic variables
Insights derived from Porter's Five Forces model, as well as global supply chain analyses
Upcoming trends and technologies, and potential applications for fuel cells in residential, commercial and military power
Patent review, featuring key granted and published patents
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares and rankings, product mappings, strategic initiatives, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, as well as the ESG risk ratings and practices of leading companies
Profiles of the leading companies, including Bloom Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Doosan Fuel Cell Co. Ltd., FuelCell Energy Inc., and Kyocera Corp.

Product Code: FCB037C

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Segmental Analysis
Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
Conclusion

Chapter 2 Market Overview

Current Market Overview and Future Scenario
Current Market Overview
Future Scenario
Value Chain Analysis
Raw Material Providers
Component Manufacturers
Fuel Cell Providers and Manufacturers
End-Use Industries
Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Bargaining Power of Buyers
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Potential for New Entrants to the Market
Competition in the Industry
Threat of Substitutes
Macroeconomic Factors Analysis
Role of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Advancing Low-Emission Energy Systems
Global Transition Toward Green Energy
Impact of U.S. tariffs on the Fuel Cell Market
Government-Led Regulatory Frameworks and Initiatives
U.S.
Germany
U.K.
China
Japan
South Korea
Climate Target Policies
Case Studies for Fuel Cells in Stationary and Portable Applications
Microsoft Corp.

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics

Overview
Market Drivers
Increasing Demand for Uninterrupted Power Supply
Supportive Government Regulations and Incentives
Growing Awareness of Reducing Carbon Emissions
Market Restraints
High Cost of Catalysts
High Cost of Hydrogen Storage and Distribution
Crude Oil Price Fluctuations
Market Opportunities
Growing Demand for Clean Energy Sources
Fuel Cell Potential for Microgrid Application

Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments

Overview
Emerging Technologies/Applications
New Developments in Bipolar Plates
New Developments in Fuel Cell Stacks
Patent Analysis
Overview
Key Patents
Key Findings

Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis

Segmentation Breakdown
Market Breakdown by Type
Key Takeaways
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC)
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)
Others
Market Breakdown by Application
Key Takeaways
Stationary Application
Portable Application
Market Breakdown by End Use
Key Takeaways
Commercial
Residential
Military
Geographic Breakdown
Market Breakdown by Region
Key Takeaways
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World (RoW)

Chapter 6 Competitive Landscape

Overview
Company Share Analysis
Bloom Energy
Plug Power Inc.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
Kyocera Corp.
FuelCell Energy Inc.
Strategic Analysis
Company Strategy and Product Portfolio Matrix

Chapter 7 Sustainability in the Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power: An ESG Perspective

Overview
Environmental Impact
Social Impact
Governance Impact
Current Status of ESG in the Market
Case Study: Examples of Successful Implementation of ESG
Plug Power Inc.
Ballard Power Systems
Concluding Remarks from BCC Research

Chapter 8 Appendix

Methodology
Research Steps
References
Abbreviations
Company Profiles
AFC ENERGY
AISIN CORP.
BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS
BLOOM ENERGY
CONVION LTD.
CUMMINS INC.
DOOSAN FUEL CELL CO. LTD.
FUELCELL ENERGY INC.
FUJI ELECTRIC CO. LTD.
KYOCERA CORP.
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
NEDSTACK FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY
PLUG POWER INC.
POWERCELL SWEDEN AB
TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORP.
Other Notable Companies in the Global Market

Product Code: FCB037C

List of Tables

Summary Table : Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Region, Through 2030
Table 1 : Key Patents for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, 2023-2025
Table 2 : Fuel Cell Technology Comparison
Table 3 : Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Type, Through 2030
Table 4 : Global Market for PEMFCs for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Region, Through 2030
Table 5 : Global Market for SOFCs for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Region, Through 2030
Table 6 : Global Market for Other Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Region, Through 2030
Table 7 : Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Application, Through 2030
Table 8 : Global Market for Fuel Cells for Stationary Application, by Region, Through 2030
Table 9 : Global Market for Fuel Cells for Portable Application, by Region, Through 2030
Table 10 : Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 11 : Global Market for Fuel Cells for Commercial End Use, by Region, Through 2030
Table 12 : Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential End Use, by Region, Through 2030
Table 13 : Global Market for Fuel Cells for Military End Use, by Region, Through 2030
Table 14 : Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Region, Through 2030
Table 15 : North American Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Type, Through 2030
Table 16 : North American Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Application, Through 2030
Table 17 : North American Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 18 : North American Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Country, Through 2030
Table 19 : European Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Type, Through 2030
Table 20 : European Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Application, Through 2030
Table 21 : European Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 22 : European Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Country, Through 2030
Table 23 : Asia-Pacific Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Type, Through 2030
Table 24 : Asia-Pacific Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Application, Through 2030
Table 25 : Asia-Pacific Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 26 : Asia-Pacific Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Country, Through 2030
Table 27 : RoW Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Type, Through 2030
Table 28 : RoW Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Application, Through 2030
Table 29 : RoW Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 30 : RoW Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Country, Through 2030
Table 31 : Key Developments in the Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, 2023-2025
Table 32 : Competitive Dashboard, 2024
Table 33 : ESG Risk Rating Metric, by Company, 2025*
Table 34 : Plug Power's GHG Emissions, Electricity Usage and Water Consumption, 2021-2023
Table 35 : Ballard Power Systems' Carbon Neutral Plan (CNP) Goal Summary and Progress, in 2023
Table 36 : Abbreviations Used in the Report
Table 37 : AFC Energy: Company Snapshot
Table 38 : AFC Energy: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 39 : AFC Energy: Product Portfolio
Table 40 : AFC Energy: News/Key Developments, 2023 and 2024
Table 41 : Aisin Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 42 : Aisin Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 43 : Aisin Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 44 : Ballard Power Systems: Company Snapshot
Table 45 : Ballard Power Systems: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 46 : Ballard Power Systems: Product Portfolio
Table 47 : Ballard Power Systems: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 48 : Bloom Energy: Company Snapshot
Table 49 : Bloom Energy: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 50 : Bloom Energy: Product Portfolio
Table 51 : Bloom Energy: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 52 : Convion Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 53 : Convion Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 54 : Cummins Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 55 : Cummins Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 56 : Cummins Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 57 : Cummins Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 58 : Doosan Fuel Cell Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 59 : Doosan Fuel Cell Co. Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 60 : Doosan Fuel Cell Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 61 : Doosan Fuel Cell Co. Ltd.: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 62 : FuelCell Energy Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 63 : FuelCell Energy Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 64 : FuelCell Energy Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 65 : FuelCell Energy Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 66 : Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 67 : Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 68 : Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 69 : Kyocera Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 70 : Kyocera Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 71 : Kyocera Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 72 : Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 73 : Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 74 : Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 75 : Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology: Company Snapshot
Table 76 : Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology: Product Portfolio
Table 77 : Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology: News/Key Developments, 2023 and 2024
Table 78 : Plug Power Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 79 : Plug Power Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 80 : Plug Power Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 81 : Plug Power Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 82 : PowerCell Sweden AB: Company Snapshot
Table 83 : PowerCell Sweden AB: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 84 : PowerCell Sweden AB: Product Portfolio
Table 85 : PowerCell Sweden AB: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 86 : Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 87 : Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 88 : Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corp.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 89 : Other Notable Companies in the Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power

List of Figures

Summary Figure : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Region, 2024
Figure 1 : Value Chain for the Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power
Figure 2 : Porter's Five Forces Analysis: Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power Market
Figure 3 : Market Dynamics of the Global Market for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power
Figure 4 : Breakdown of Stack Cost at Production Volumes, 2023
Figure 5 : Global Crude Oil Price Trends, 2020-2024
Figure 6 : Patents Granted for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Year, 2021-2024
Figure 7 : Patent Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Powers, by Applicant, 2024
Figure 8 : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Type, 2024
Figure 9 : Global Market Share for PEMFCs for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Region, 2024
Figure 10 : Global Market Share for SOFCs for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Region, 2024
Figure 11 : Global Market Share for Other Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Region, 2024
Figure 12 : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Application, 2024
Figure 13 : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Stationary Application, by Region, 2024
Figure 14 : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Portable Application, by Region, 2024
Figure 15 : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by End Use, 2024
Figure 16 : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Commercial End Use, by Region, 2024
Figure 17 : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential End Use, by Region, 2024
Figure 18 : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Military End Use, by Region, 2024
Figure 19 : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Region, 2024
Figure 20 : North American Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Type, 2024
Figure 21 : North American Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Application, 2024
Figure 22 : North American Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by End Use, 2024
Figure 23 : North American Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Country, 2024
Figure 24 : European Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Type, 2024
Figure 25 : European Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Application, 2024
Figure 26 : European Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by End Use, 2024
Figure 27 : European Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Country, 2024
Figure 28 : Asia-Pacific Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Type, 2024
Figure 29 : Asia-Pacific Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Application, 2024
Figure 30 : Asia-Pacific Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by End Use, 2024
Figure 31 : Asia-Pacific Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Country, 2024
Figure 32 : RoW Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Type, 2024
Figure 33 : RoW Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Application, 2024
Figure 34 : RoW Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by End-use, 2024
Figure 35 : RoW Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Country, 2024
Figure 36 : Global Market Share for Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power, by Leading Companies, 2024
Figure 37 : AFC Energy: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 38 : Aisin Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 39 : Ballard Power Systems: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 40 : Ballard Power Systems: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 41 : Bloom Energy: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 42 : Cummins Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 43 : Cummins Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 44 : FuelCell Energy Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 45 : FuelCell Energy Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 46 : Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 47 : Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 48 : Kyocera Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 49 : Kyocera Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 50 : Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 51 : Plug Power Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 52 : Plug Power Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 53 : PowerCell Sweden AB: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 54 : PowerCell Sweden AB: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024