EODev Receives Type Approval Certification for REXH2® Marine Fuel Cell System
Key Ideas
- EODev's REXH2® marine fuel cell system receives Type Approval Certification (TAC) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, affirming its safety and reliability in maritime applications.
- The certification positions REXH2® as a top-tier solution for clean energy propulsion in the maritime industry, contributing to the decarbonization of marine transport.
- The successful integration of EODev's fuel cell technology in projects like the Bluegame HSV and the PROMETEO passenger vessel demonstrates its efficiency and environmental benefits.
- The REXH2® system will power the PROMETEO vessel, offering zero-emission transportation for 200 passengers in Brittany, showcasing a sustainable and scalable solution for regional maritime transport.
EODev, a provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, has achieved Type Approval Certification (TAC) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its REXH2® marine fuel cell system. Based on Toyota's PEM fuel cell technology, REXH2® offers a scalable 'plug & play' power solution tailored for the maritime industry's safety and performance standards. This certification places EODev among the select few globally recognized for such approval, positioning REXH2® as a dependable clean energy propulsion alternative in maritime settings. Yann Darmaillac, EODev's Technical Director, emphasized the significance of the Type Approval Certificate in advancing hydrogen's role in maritime decarbonization and expanding deployment possibilities for the REXH2® system. Noteworthy projects integrating EODev's fuel cell technology include the Bluegame Hydrogen Support Vessels and the Alba training vessel. The innovative PROMETEO passenger vessel, developed by Green Navy and powered by the certified REXH2® system, represents a milestone in eco-friendly maritime transport. Charles Cardi, CEO of Green Navy, praised the REXH2® technology for enabling emissions-free transportation for 200 passengers in Brittany, showcasing a sustainable solution without compromising performance.