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The aim of the IEA Advanced Fuel Cells programme is to advance the state of understanding of all Contracting Parties in the field of advanced fuel cells. It achieves this through a co-ordinated programme of research, technology development and system analysis on Molten Carbonate (MCFC), Solid Oxide (SOFC) and Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC) systems. There is a strong emphasis on information exchange through Task meetings, workshops and reports. The work is undertaken on a task-sharing basis with each participating country providing an agreed level of effort over the period of the Task.

Fuel cells have the potential to convert fuels to electricity at very high efficiencies compared with conventional technologies. In addition to reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases resulting from the increased efficiency their use does not result in the production of the other noxious emissions that are usually associated with combustion.

The objectives of the Implementing Agreement on Advanced Fuel Cells are to advance the state of understanding of Participants in the field of advanced fuel cells through co-operative research, technology development and system analysis on Molten Carbonate, Solid Oxide and Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell systems. There is a strong emphasis on information exchange through meetings, workshops and reports.

The main areas of activity are aimed at reducing the cost and improving the performance of molten carbonate, solid oxide and polymer electrolyte fuel cells and examining ways in which fuel cells and systems can be optimised for stationary, transport and portable applications, taking into account users' requirements.

The main achievements to date have been the establishment of expert networks and the initial exchanges of information on cell, stack and system performance, testing methods and application requirements. The formation of experts groups and the exchange of information between them have strengthened national capabilities and is expected to lead to the achievement of significant technical objectives.

The work is conducted through task-sharing with each participating country providing an agreed level of effort. A common fund provides support for the Executive Committee Secretariat.

1. Actor:

   International partnerships

2. Sector:

   Hydrogen / Fuel cells

3. Activity:

   Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Dem. People's Rep., Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States