Fuel cells are energy conversion technologies which possess a strong potential to provide solutions for many of the UK's broader energy, transport and environmental policy objectives.They also present domestic industries with significant business development opportunities.
The modern UK fuel cell industry has behind it a strong national heritage in fuel cell innovation, dating back from Sir William Grove's invention of the 'gas battery' in 1839, through to Francis Bacon's landmark work on the alkaline fuel cell in the 1950s.As the mainstream commercialisation of fuel cell technologies approaches, it is essential that all actors across the fuel cell supply chain are involved in the processes of knowledge transfer and market barrier identification and resolution.
The aim of the Fuel Cell Technology KTN is to provide an accessible and flexible platform for communication and cooperation between members of the UK specialist fuel cell community, as well as non-specialist groups which will also play a vital role in bringing products to market.
