"Fuel cells have long been an elusive solution for a wide range of clean energy applications," says Pike Research president Clint Wheelock. "However, as the technological capabilities and economics of fuel cells continue to improve, they are playing a role in an increasingly greater variety of markets ranging from transportation to stationary power to portable electronics, and we feel that the sector is poised for significant growth over the next few years. We are excited to add the knowledge and expertise of four well-known fuel cells analysts to our growing research team."
Pike Research's new industry analysts are:
- Kerry-Ann Adamson, Research Director. Adamson was previously principal consultant for Fuel Cell Today and founder of FCT Consulting. She has an extensive background in researching emerging technologies in the stationary power sector including fuel cells as well as combined heat and power. A widely recognized expert in fuel cells, she has authored and co-authored more than 100 papers, reports, books, and articles and has presented at numerous international conferences and workshops. Adamson holds a Ph.D. in fuel cells from Imperial College, London and is based in Pike Research's European regional headquarters in London.
- Lisa Jerram, Senior Analyst. Jerram has more than 15 years experience in the alternative energy market with a focus on fuel cells and emerging transportation technologies. Prior to joining Pike Research, she was a senior market analyst at Fuel Cell Today, technology director for the Breakthrough Technologies Institute, and associate director at the Northeast Advanced Vehicle Consortium. Jerram holds a BA from the University of Virginia. She is based at Pike Research's office in Washington, DC.
- Anissa Dehamna, Research Analyst. Dehamna contributes to Pike Research's smart energy and fuel cells practices, with a concentration on emerging energy technologies and sustainable development. Before joining Pike Research, she was a market analyst at Fuel Cell Today. Dehamna is based at Pike Research's Washington, DC office and holds an MS in International Strategy and Economics from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and a BA in International Affairs from the George Washington University.
- Euan Sadden, Research Analyst. Sadden contributes to Pike Research's fuel cells and smart energy practices. His background includes work experience in cleantech investment, policy analysis and development, and project management primarily in Australasia and Southeast Asia. He was previously a market analyst at Fuel Cell Today. Sadden holds an MSc in environmental policy from Oxford University, a BA in international relations from Victoria University of Wellington, and a BS in geography from the University of Otago. He is based in Pike Research's London office.
"Our team is very pleased to join Pike Research at this exciting time in the development of the fuel cell industry," says Adamson. "Pike Research has quickly emerged as a leader in providing insightful analysis of emerging clean technology markets, and fuel cells and other related smart energy technologies will be an increasingly important part of the global cleantech picture."
source: Pike Research
