There is increasing consensus that fuel cells, and hydrogen as an energy carrier will have an important role in future clean energy, transportation, and industrial sectors. Several countries, including Germany, Japan, and the United States and also the European Commission have shown technology and policy leadership in supporting the necessary research, development, demonstrations, and early market deployment to prove the viability and robustness of fuel cells and hydrogen (FCH) technologies. Other IPHE partner countries including China, Korea, and the United Kingdom are now developing and implementing policies and initiatives that will have significant impact in helping meet their energy, environment, and transport objectives.

This forum brings together leading industry and government representatives working to increase the integration and deployment of clean energy and transportation systems in the market. Discussions with focus on the development of the commercial market for FCH technologies, the market related challenges, and the actions needed to support broad deployment to meet energy, environment, and transport objectives.