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儲氫合金市場預測至 2030 年 - 按類型(金屬氫化物、複合氫化物、金屬間化合物、化學氫化物和其他類型)、儲存容量、銷售通路、技術、應用和地理位置進行全球分析Hydrogen Storage Alloys Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Metal Hydrides, Complex Hydrides, Intermetallic Compounds, Chemical Hydrides and Other Types), Storage Capacity, Sales Channel, Technology, Application and By Geography |
根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,2024 年全球儲氫合金市場規模為 35.4 億美元,預計到 2030 年將達到 52.1 億美元,預測期內複合年成長率為 7.8%。儲氫合金是能夠透過可逆化學反應吸收和釋放氫氣的材料。這些合金通常由鎳、鈦或稀土元素等金屬組成,在吸收氫時會形成金屬氫化物。它們的主要用途是在氫儲存系統中,為燃料電池和能源儲存等各種應用提供安全、高效的氫儲存方式。這些合金因其高儲存容量、穩定性以及在特定條件下以可控速率釋放氫的能力而受到重視。
據國際能源總署稱,透過電解機制產生的氫氣在未來具有巨大的潛力,並顯示出作為廉價燃料選擇的巨大前景。
對清潔能源的需求不斷成長
儲氫合金在儲存氫氣(一種清潔能源載體)方面發揮關鍵作用,以便日後用於燃料電池和其他應用。隨著產業和政府轉向再生能源以減少碳排放,對儲氫技術的需求不斷增加。這推動了儲氫合金的進步和投資,提高其效率、容量和成本效益,從而促進市場成長。
基礎設施限制
加氫站稀缺等基礎設施限制對儲氫合金市場構成了重大挑戰。有限的基礎設施阻礙了氫燃料電池汽車的廣泛採用,限制了對這些合金的需求。此外,建立加氫基礎設施的高成本阻礙了投資和採用,從而減緩了市場成長。
汽車業的採用率不斷上升
氫合金對於燃料電池中有效儲存和釋放氫氣至關重要,而燃料電池對於車輛運作至關重要。隨著對環保交通解決方案的需求增加,汽車製造商正在增加對氫燃料電池技術的投資。這推動了對先進儲氫解決方案的需求,從而推動了儲氫合金市場的發展。對減少碳排放的加強關注進一步加速了這一成長趨勢。
來自替代技術的競爭
來自壓縮氫氣和碳基材料等替代技術的競爭對儲氫合金市場構成了挑戰。壓縮氫提供了更簡單的基礎設施和更低的成本,而碳基材料則有望提供更高的儲存容量。這些替代品透過提供有競爭力的儲存解決方案來阻礙合金市場,這些解決方案可能被認為更具成本效益或技術先進,可能會轉移對儲氫合金的投資和研究。
Covid-19 影響
由於供應鏈中斷、關鍵產業需求下降和專案延遲,covid-19大流行擾亂了儲氫合金市場。儘管遇到這些挫折,但在全球重視永續發展和減少碳排放的推動下,隨著對清潔能源和氫技術的投資不斷增加,市場有望復甦。大流行後對綠色能源的關注預計將推動該行業的長期成長。
複合氫化物部分預計將在預測期內成為最大的部分
複合氫化物領域預計將出現利潤豐厚的成長。複合氫化物是一種儲氫合金,其特徵在於複雜的分子結構,可實現高儲氫容量。它們包括鋁氫化物和硼氫化物等材料,這些材料以其在中等溫度和壓力下儲存和釋放氫氣的能力而聞名。複雜氫化物對於需要緊湊高效儲氫解決方案的應用很有前景,例如燃料電池汽車和攜帶式電子產品,旨在推進永續能源技術。
化學吸收技術領域預計在預測期內複合年成長率最高
預計化學吸收技術領域在預測期內將出現最快的複合年成長率。儲氫合金中的化學吸收技術涉及吸收和釋放氫的可逆化學反應。該過程通常使用金屬氫化物等材料,這些材料在某些條件下吸收氫氣並在條件變化時釋放氫氣。它是一種安全、密集儲存氫氣的有效方法,對於尋求可靠氫氣供應和分配的燃料電池、攜帶式電子產品和儲能系統中的應用至關重要。
由於對再生能源和氫燃料技術的投資不斷增加,亞太地區的儲氫合金市場正在經歷顯著成長。日本、韓國和中國等國家在政府大力支持和旨在發展氫經濟的工業措施方面處於領先地位。日本的「氫基本戰略」和韓國的氫路線圖反映了這一承諾。此外,汽車行業向氫燃料電池汽車的轉變以及儲能技術的進步進一步推動了該地區的市場擴張。
在清潔能源解決方案投資增加和氫基礎設施發展的推動下,北美儲氫合金市場正在強勁成長。美國和加拿大處於領先地位,政府和私營部門採取了大量措施支持氫儲存和燃料電池技術。美國能源部將氫作為實現能源獨立和減少碳排放的關鍵要素,強調了這一趨勢。此外,產業領導者和研究機構之間的合作正在促進儲氫材料的進步,並增強市場前景。
2023年4月,領先的綜合氫能技術解決方案供應商Hydrexia能源科技(中國)(Hydrexia)宣布推出其創新型金屬氫化物拖車(MH-100T),用於氫氣儲存和分配。
2022年8月,LAVO推出新型金屬氫化物合金儲能技術。由 LAVO 領導的合作計劃還包括 UNSW、Design + Industry、Providence、GHD、Varley 和 Greater Springfield,已獲得 AMGC 的 221,875 美元聯合投資。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Hydrogen Storage Alloys Market is accounted for $3.54 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $5.21 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. Hydrogen storage alloys are materials that can absorb and release hydrogen gas through reversible chemical reactions. These alloys, often composed of metals such as nickel, titanium, or rare earth elements, form metal hydrides when they absorb hydrogen. Their primary use is in hydrogen storage systems, providing a safe, efficient means to store hydrogen for various applications, including fuel cells and energy storage. These alloys are valued for their high storage capacity, stability, and ability to release hydrogen at controllable rates under specific conditions.
According to the International Energy Agency, hydrogen produced via an electrolysis mechanism offers enormous potential for the future and shows great promise as a cheap fuel option.
Growing demand for clean energy
Hydrogen storage alloys play a critical role in storing hydrogen, a clean energy carrier, for later use in fuel cells and other applications. As industries and governments shift towards renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions, the demand for hydrogen storage technologies rises. This drives advancements and investments in hydrogen storage alloys, enhancing their efficiency, capacity, and cost-effectiveness, thereby boosting market growth.
Infrastructure limitations
Infrastructure limitations such as the scarcity of hydrogen refuelling stations pose a significant challenge to the hydrogen storage alloys market. Limited infrastructure hampers the widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, restricting the demand for these alloys. Additionally, the high cost associated with establishing hydrogen refuelling infrastructure deters investment and adoption, thereby slowing down market growth.
Rising adoption in automotive sector
Hydrogen alloys are essential for efficiently storing and releasing hydrogen in fuel cells, which are crucial for vehicle operation. As the demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions increases, automakers are investing more in hydrogen fuel cell technology. This drives the need for advanced hydrogen storage solutions, thus boosting the market for hydrogen storage alloys. Enhanced focus on reducing carbon emissions further accelerates this growth trend.
Competition from alternative technologies
Competition from alternative technologies like compressed hydrogen gas and carbon-based materials pose a challenge to the hydrogen storage alloys market. Compressed hydrogen offers a simpler infrastructure and lower costs, while carbon-based materials promise higher storage capacities. These alternatives hamper the alloys market by providing competitive storage solutions that may be perceived as more cost-effective or technologically advanced, potentially diverting investment and research away from hydrogen storage alloys.
Covid-19 Impact
The covid-19 pandemic disrupted the hydrogen storage alloys market due to supply chain interruptions, decreased demand from key industries, and delayed projects. Despite these setbacks, the market is poised for recovery with increasing investments in clean energy and hydrogen technologies, spurred by the global emphasis on sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions. The post-pandemic focus on green energy is expected to drive long-term growth in this sector.
The complex hydrides segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The complex hydrides segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. Complex hydrides are a type of hydrogen storage alloy characterized by intricate molecular structures that enable high hydrogen storage capacities. They include materials like alanates and borohydrides, known for their ability to store and release hydrogen at moderate temperatures and pressures. Complex hydrides are promising for applications requiring compact and efficient hydrogen storage solutions, such as fuel cell vehicles and portable electronics, aiming to advance sustainable energy technologies.
The chemical absorption technology segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The chemical absorption technology segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. Chemical absorption technology in hydrogen storage alloys involves reversible chemical reactions where hydrogen is absorbed and released. This process typically utilizes materials like metal hydrides, which absorb hydrogen under certain conditions and release it when conditions change. It's an efficient method for storing hydrogen safely and densely, crucial for applications in fuel cells, portable electronics, and energy storage systems seeking reliable hydrogen supply and distribution.
The hydrogen storage alloys market in the Asia Pacific region is experiencing significant growth due to increasing investments in renewable energy and hydrogen fuel technologies. Countries like Japan, South Korea, and China are leading the charge with substantial government support and industrial initiatives aimed at developing hydrogen economies. Japan's "Basic Hydrogen Strategy" and South Korea's hydrogen roadmap exemplify this commitment. Additionally, the automotive sector's shift towards hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and advancements in energy storage technologies further propel market expansion in this region.
The hydrogen storage alloys market in North America is witnessing robust growth driven by rising investments in clean energy solutions and the development of hydrogen infrastructure. The U.S. and Canada are at the forefront, with substantial governmental and private sector initiatives supporting hydrogen storage and fuel cell technologies. The U.S. Department of Energy's focus on hydrogen as a key element in achieving energy independence and reducing carbon emissions underscores this trend. Moreover, collaborations between industry leaders and research institutions are fostering advancements in hydrogen storage materials, enhancing market prospects.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Hydrogen Storage Alloys Market include BASF SE, AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, Mitsui Kinzoku ACT Corporation, Linde PLC, ESG Edelmetall-Service GmbH & Co. KG, Hitachi Corporation, Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies GmbH, ICL - Industrial Commodity Holdings, INFINIUM Metals, Magnesium Elektron Limited, Materion Corporation, Air Liquide S.A, China Rare Metal Material Corporation, Neo Performance Materials Inc., Sandvik Materials Technology, ABSCO Limited, Hydrexia Energy Technology and LAVO System.
In April 2023, Hydrexia Energy Technology (China) (Hydrexia), a leading integrated hydrogen technology solution provider, has announced the launch of its innovative Metal Hydride Trailer (MH-100T) for hydrogen storage and distribution.
In August 2022, LAVO unveils new metal hydride alloy energy storage technology. The LAVO-led collaborative initiative, which also includes UNSW, Design + Industry, Providence, GHD, Varley, and Greater Springfield, has received a $221,875 co-investment from AMGC.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.