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Hydrogen Generator Market Share

ID: MRFR//2399-HCR | 188 Pages | Author: Anshula Mandaokar| May 2024

Consumer preferences and environmental consciousness also contribute to evolving market dynamics. Consumer demand is progressively centring on environmentally friendly products and services thus pushing industry players towards cleaner energy sources such hydrogen. This change in public behaviour has a domino effect prompting industries towards investment into sustainable practices and technologies which makes the hydrogen generator market move ahead.
Infrastructure development, storage and distribution challenges remain as significant factors influencing market dynamics. Consequently, there should be robust infrastructure put in place for production, storage and transportation of Hydrogen-for mass adoption to take place. Solving these problems calls for a concerted effort among all stakeholders along the value chain so as to create a seamless hydrogen ecosystem.
The market dynamics of the hydrogen generator market are shaped by a combination of technological advancements, government policies, economic viability, competition, consumer preferences and infrastructure challenges. In the past few years, various market trends have influenced the trajectory of the hydrogen generator market leading to significant growth and changing dynamics. With regard to this market, one important trend is that there has been a growing emphasis on clean energy solutions and shift towards a hydrogen-based industrial economy. Hydrogen generators play a critical role in generating hydrogen, which is a clean and versatile energy carrier (clean, high-energy fuel) through different techniques such as electrolysis (process of using electric current through water to decompose it into oxygen and hydrogen), steam methane reforming etc. Government agencies as well as industries are becoming increasingly aware of climate change with demands for hydrogen generators increasing due to need for cleaner fuels.
However, technological developments have also played an important role in shaping the hydrogen generator market over time. This has led to improved electrolytic cells that convert water into both oxygen and hydrogen hence reducing costs on hydrogen production processes. The modularization and scalability of Electrolyzers are allowing their use in diverse sectors such as transportation and power storage among others. Moreover, better performing catalysts and membrane materials have increased efficiency as well as durability of hydrogen generators thereby supporting their wider adoption.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Base Year For Estimation 2021
Historical Data 2018 & 2020
Forecast Period 2022-2030
Growth Rate 7.97% (2022-2030)

Global Hydrogen Generator Market Overview


Hydrogen Generator Market Size was valued at USD 1.36 Billion in 2021. The Hydrogen Generator industry is projected to grow from USD 1.52 Billion in 2022 to USD 2.81 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.97% during the forecast period (2022 - 2030). Increased application of hydrogen in oil & gas, refinery, and chemical industry is expected to drive the market. The element Hydrogen, which is abundantly found in the universe does not exist naturally in its gaseous state and hence it should be manufactured using hydrogen generators. There has been an on-growing demand in the production of hydrogen gas as they can be used as energy carriers, fuel cells for vehicles, and local electricity generation.


Hydrogen Generator Market Overview


Source Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Hydrogen Generator Market Trends


Fueling vehicles with Hydrogen will boost the market growth


Hydrogen vehicles are powered by the electricity produced by mixing hydrogen gas and oxygen, the electric power generated is used to propel the vehicle. As the process involves only hydrogen and oxygen, the by-products are water and heat. This makes the vehicle rightly called an eco-friendly and ‘Zero-emission vehicle’. Fuel cell demand for the automotive industry is expected likely to increase the demand for the market size. In comparison, Hydrogen vehicles are highly fuel-efficient for long travels as a fully charged hydrogen vehicle can travel 300 miles whereas an electric vehicle could travel only up to 100-200 miles. By realizing the efficiency of hydrogen vehicles, California has set a goal to have above 15% of the cars in their state be zero-emission cars by 2025. They have also pledged about 200 million dollars to build 100 more refueling stations across the state.


Hydrogen Generator Market Segment Insights


Hydrogen Generator Product Insights


The market segmentation, based on Product, includes On-Site and Portable. The On-Site segment held the majority share in 2021, of the market revenue. Owing to the increased development of hydrogen generators, owing to the growth of the oil and gas industry.


Hydrogen Generator Process Insights


Based on Process, the market segmentation includes Steam Reformer and Electrolysis. The Electrolysis segment dominated the market in 2021. The Electrolysis segment is gaining popularity owing to consumers' preference for advanced products. Moreover, the rise in demand for hydrogen-rich water owing to the growing number of applications such as in the food and beverage industry is also expected to boost the market growth.


Hydrogen Generator Capacity Insights


Based on Power Sources, the market segmentation includes <100 Nm3/h, 100-2000 Nm3/h, and>2000 Nm3/h. The 100-2000 Nm3/h segment dominated the market in 2021 with market growth. Due to the increased demand for portable hydrogen generators in the market. In addition, the growth of industrial hydrogen generators could be attributed to their application in various industries.


Hydrogen Generator Application Insights


Based on Application, the market segmentation includes Chemical Processing, Petroleum Recovery, Fuel Cells, and Refineries. The Chemical Processing segment dominated the market in 2021 the market growth. The Chemical Processing segment includes the manufacturing of hydrogen through the processes such as steam methane reforming and other chemical processing techniques. Steam Methane Reforming involves the use of steam in a reaction with methane to produce hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and water.


Figure 2 Hydrogen Generator Market, by Application, 2021 & 2030 (USD Million)


Hydrogen Generator Market, by Application, 2021 & 2030


Source Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Hydrogen Generator Regional Insights


By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Asia Pacific has the largest market share for hydrogen generation. Fuel cells are now commercially accessible in Japan for the first time. There are also proposals for a large-scale deployment of green hydrogen. To meet carbon emission limitations by 2025, the country plans to have 200,000 hydrogen fuel cell automobiles and 320 hydrogen filling stations. Asia's countries, notably India and Singapore, have initiated or plan to begin initiatives to promote the use of fuel cells in their respective markets. The major focus in these countries is on fuel cells for backup power.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil


Figure 3: Hydrogen Generator Market Share By Region 2021 (%)


HYDROGEN GENERATOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2021


Source Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Hydrogen Generator Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the market grow even more. Market participants are also taking various strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Hydrogen Generator industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.


Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the Hydrogen Generator industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. The market has recently given medicine some of the most important advantages. Major market players, including Air Products and Chemicals, Linde, Air Liquide, LNI Swissgas, Hydrogenics-Corporation, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.


Air Products and Chemicals produces ambient, processed, and specialized gases. It provides industrial gases and equipment to the refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors. The firm creates, engineers, builds, owns, and runs industrial gas projects, such as gasification projects that transform natural resources into syngas for the generation of power, fuels, and chemicals in a sustainable manner.


Also, Linde is an industrial gas and engineering services provider. It provides gas processing solutions for industries such as healthcare, electronics, manufacturing, and clean fuels. Chemicals and energy, food and beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals, and mining are among the end markets served by the company.


List of the Key Companies in the hydrogen generator market include



  • Air Liquide

  • Air Products and Chemicals

  • Epoch Energy Technology

  • LNI Swissgas

  • Hydrogenics-Corporation

  • Idroenergy

  • Linde

  • McPhy Energy

  • Proton OnSite

  • Praxair Inc


Hydrogen Generator Industry Developments


March 2022 Air Products Inc. announced constructing and operating the new green liquid hydrogen production plant in Casa Grande, Arizona. It will be a zero-carbon liquid hydrogen facility and will stream into the market by 2023.


January 2021 Linde signed an agreement with Yara to construct and deliver a 24 MW green hydrogen plant.


Hydrogen Generator Market Segmentation


Hydrogen Generator Product Outlook




  • On-Site




  • Portable




Hydrogen Generator Process Outlook




  • Steam Reformer




  • Electrolysis




Hydrogen Generator Power Capacity Outlook




  • <100 Nm3/h




  • 100-2000 Nm3/h




  • >2000 Nm3/h




Hydrogen Generator Application Outlook




  • Chemical Processing




  • Petroleum Recovery




  • Fuel Cells




  • Refinery




Hydrogen Generator Regional Outlook




  • North America

    • US

    • Canada




  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



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