What other issues could affect the full commercialization of fuel cell products?
Other issues affecting fuel cell commercialization include yet-to-be-determined rules and regulations regarding siting, insuring, and certifying fuel cell products. Also, business issues—such as the depreciation rate allowed to those who purchase fuel cell products and the manner in which banks lend money for purchasing fuel cells—will affect the introduction of fuel cell products. In addition, regulatory issues concerning pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, could be made more restrictive and thereby facilitate installation and use of more fuel cells. Another significant “boost” for fuel cells’ entry into the marketplace could be credits and/or financial reward for the aversion, limitation, and/or reduction of global climate change gases, such as carbon dioxide.
