DNV Grants Approval for Hanwha Aerospace's 200-kW Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Maritime Use
Key Ideas
  • DNV has approved a 200-kW hydrogen fuel cell system by Hanwha Aerospace for maritime applications.
  • The technology is currently more suitable for small vessels due to challenges like fuel storage.
  • Hanwha Aerospace aims to market their maritime hydrogen fuel cells globally and collaborate for zero-carbon maritime solutions.
  • Certification by Korean Register of Shipping positions Hanwha Aerospace to secure type approval for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell technology.
DNV, a classification society, has granted approval in principle for a 200-kW hydrogen fuel cell system designed for maritime use by South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace. This approval follows certification by the Korean Register of Shipping. Hydrogen fuel cell systems have the potential to power ships by generating electricity for propulsion and auxiliary systems. However, current technologies are more applicable to small vessels due to challenges such as fuel storage limitations. Hanwha Aerospace expressed its readiness to market the maritime hydrogen fuel cells globally and work towards securing type approval for their Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell technology. The company remains committed to collaborating with Hanwha Ocean to develop zero-carbon maritime solutions and help reduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry.
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