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NISTIR 7161
The Role of the U.S.  National Innovation System in the Development of the  PEM Stationary Fuel Cell

John M. Nail, Economist
Economic Assessment Office
Advanced Technology Program

Gary Anderson, Economist
Economic Assessment Office
Advanced Technology Program

Gerald Ceasar, Program Manager
Information Technology and Electronics Office
Electronics and Photonics Technology Group
Advanced Technology Program

Christopher J. Hansen
Doctoral Candidate, Oxford University
(Formerly with the Economic Assessment Office,
Advanced Technology Program)

February 2005

Table of Contents

Abstract

Acknowledgments

Executive Summary

Contents

I. Introduction to the Study

II. Overview of Fuel Cells

  1. Description of Fuel Cells
  2. Types of Fuel Cells
  3. Fuel Cell Applications

III. Drivers of Innovation in the Fuel Cell Industry

  1. Historical Drivers of Innovation
  2. Public Policy as a Driver of Innovation
  3. Plug Power

IV. Knowledge Creation and the Use of Intellectual Property in the Fuel Cell Industry

  1. Historical Government Support for Knowledge Creation in PEM Fuel Cells
  2. University Support of Fuel Cell Research
  3. Government Support for Knowledge Creation in Fuel Cells (Outside of the Advanced Technology Program)
  4. Intellectual Property in Fuel Cells

V. Technological Innovation Leads to Commercialization of Stationary Fuel Cells

  1. A. Analytical Framework
  2. B. Likelihood of Commercial Success

VI.Conclusions

  1. Drivers of Fuel Cell Innovation
  2. Innovation in the Energy Sector: Knowledge Creation, Diffusion, and Exploitation
  3. Public Policy for Innovation in Fuel Cells

About the Authors

References

Date created: March 29, 2005
Last updated: August 3, 2005

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