Imagine swapping a gas-guzzling engine in an old car for a clean electric one without buying a new car. This project does that for giant ships using hydrogen fuel cells. It turns old vessels into green ships that don't pollute the air or water while they sail or dock.
Shipping companies face strict EU and IMO 2050 emission targets but cannot afford to replace entire fleets with new ships. There is a critical need for affordable, safe, and approved retrofit kits to convert existing vessels to hydrogen power.
A 1.6 MW PEM fuel cell system (including the FCM400 module) and hydrogen storage/refueling logistics designed for installation on existing ships.
If you are a container ship operator dealing with strict EU and IMO emission laws — this project developed a 1.6 MW hydrogen fuel cell system that can be retrofitted into existing ships. This allows you to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gases during voyages and 100% reduction while in port.
If you are a port operator dealing with the lack of clean energy fueling options — this project developed hydrogen infrastructure and logistics for vessel refueling. This enables the transition to emission-free operations for ships visiting your terminals.
If you are a shipyard dealing with the demand for green vessel conversions — this project developed a cost-effective PEM fuel cell system designed specifically for retrofitting. This provides a technical blueprint to move technology from TRL 4/5 to TRL 8 for commercial deployment.
Based on available project data, the specific price is not disclosed, but the project objective is to develop a 'cost-effective' technology for retrofitting.
Yes, the project is designing a 1.6 MW system and demonstrating it on a real container ship, the Kvitnos, moving the technology toward TRL 8.
Based on available project data, the IP details are not specified, but the consortium includes 14 industrial partners who have commercial interests in the results.
The system is designed to help the waterborne transport industry reach the greenhouse gas emission reductions established by the EU and IMO by 2050.
The project runs from February 2023 to July 2026, aiming to reach TRL 8 by the end of the period.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 14 companies and only 1 university, resulting in a 93% industry ratio. This high concentration of commercial players, including energy giants like Shell and specialized firms like TECO 2030, indicates a strong focus on commercial viability and market entry rather than pure academic research.
Contact Universitetet i Tromsø - Norges Arktiske Universitet
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