Descriptions of Current Annexes

The current phase of the IEA Advanced Fuel Cells programme runs from 2004 to 2008, and comprises the following six annexes.

No. Annex Objectives Duration
XVI Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells To reduce the cost and improve the performance of PEFCs, DMFCs and corresponding fuel cell systems. 2004-2008
XVII Molten Carbonate To assist the commercialisation of MCFC systems through collaborative research and development. 2004-2008
XVIII Solid Oxide Fuel Cells To assist, through international co-operation, the development of SOFC technologies. 2004-2008
XIX Fuel cells for stationary applications To understand better how stationary fuel cell systems may be deployed in energy systems. 2004-2008
XX Fuel Cells for Transportation To understand better how fuel cells may be deployed in transportation applications. 2004-2008
XXI Fuel cells for portable applications To assist, through international co-operation, with the development of portable fuel cells towards commercialisation. 2004-2008