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International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol.23, No.9, 833-840, 1998
Hydrogen technologies and the technology learning curve
On their bumpy road to commercialization, hydrogen production, delivery and conversion technologies not only require dedicated research, development and demonstration efforts but also protected niche markets and early adopters. While niche markers utilize the unique technological properties of hydrogen, adopters exhibit a willingness to pay a premium for hydrogen fueled energy services. The concept of the technology learning curve is applied to estimate the capital requirements associated with the commercialization process of several hydrogen technologies.
Keywords:ENERGY