PowerCell to Deliver Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Sustainable Maritime Project
Key Ideas
- PowerCell will supply two 100kW marine fuel cells for a hydrogen-electric hybrid propulsion system retrofit on the Transship II sustainable vessel project.
- The project, supported by the UK Department for Transport, aims to reduce emissions by up to 60% on the Prince Madog research vessel.
- The initiative is part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 3, advancing sustainable propulsion systems in the maritime industry.
- Both PowerCell and O.S. Energy highlight the benefits of hydrogen technology for zero emissions, silent operation, and seamless integration into existing vessel designs.
PowerCell has secured an agreement to provide two 100kW marine fuel cells for the Transship II sustainable vessel project led by O.S. Energy in the UK. The project aims to retrofit the research vessel Prince Madog with a hydrogen-electric hybrid propulsion system to showcase sustainable propulsion systems in the maritime industry. Supported by the UK Department for Transport and Innovate UK, the £5.5m initiative targets a 60% reduction in emissions for the vessel, aligning with global efforts to decarbonize shipping. PowerCell's CEO, Richard Berkling, highlighted the advantages of their marine fuel cell systems, emphasizing zero emissions, silent operation, and reliability. The compact design of the 100kW marine fuel cell system allows for seamless integration into existing vessel layouts, crucial for transitioning to greener solutions in the industry. Managing Director of O.S. Energy (UK), Martin Nuernberg, expressed the significance of this order in showcasing the potential of hydrogen technology in revolutionizing maritime propulsion towards sustainability.
Topics
Fuel Cells
Sustainable Energy
Clean Technology
Maritime Industry
Environmental Innovation
Research Vessel
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