HY2FISH Project: Revolutionizing Fishing Industry with Sustainable Solutions
Key Ideas
- The HY2FISH project, funded by the EU with €2.2 million, aims to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact in the fishing industry.
- Led by ARVI in Vigo, the project involves 11 partner organizations from 8 European countries to develop scalable and cost-effective solutions.
- Key activities include implementing hydrogen rotary generators, fuel cells, and marine batteries to achieve a 40% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions.
- The project supports the EU's goals for sustainable fishing vessels and aligns with the Energy Transition of the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector.
The HY2FISH project, launched by the European Commission and CINEA, is a groundbreaking initiative focused on transforming the fishing industry by adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. With EU funding of €2.2 million, the project targets a 40% reduction in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by retrofitting a demonstrator fishing vessel off the Spanish coast. Coordinated by ARVI, a Cooperative of fishing vessel owners based in Vigo, the project involves 11 partner organizations from 8 European countries. Over the next three years, the consortium will collaborate to design, test, and validate innovative technologies like recyclable hull appendages and hybrid propulsion systems powered by hydrogen rotary generators, fuel cells, and marine batteries. By promoting sustainability in fishing vessels, the HY2FISH project contributes to the EU's strategy for the energy transition of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, paving the way for a more efficient and eco-friendly industry.