Hydrogen Electric Solutions
Chartering a Sustainable Course
Fuel cell technology is a green energy alternative available today, offering zero-emission propulsion for vessels of various sizes and applications. However, navigating through the complexities of adopting fuel cell solutions requires a clear understanding of the landscape, from identifying suitable vessels all the way to ensuring regulatory compliance. We help you adopt a customised fuel cell solution, guiding you through each step, enabling cleaner and greener maritime operations.
Lowering the Threshold to Marine Decarbonisation
We are dedicated to making the transition to hydrogen-electric marine vessels as seamless and efficient as possible
Minimise Technical Risk
With nearly 30 years of experience in the fuel cell industry we can identify and mitigate potential challenges, ensuring a reliable and efficient implementation. Trust us to navigate the complexities of hydrogen electrification, minimising technical risks and maximising operational success.
Minimise R&D Investment
Our consultancy services are designed to provide you with an optimised fuel cell solution tailored to your specific needs, significantly reducing your initial R&D investment. By leveraging our expertise, you can avoid the high costs and uncertainties associated with extensive research and development.
Minimise Time to Market
We accelerate your transition to zero-emission operations, shortening your time to market. Our streamlined processes and proven methodologies allow us to guide and support your evaluation efficiently. This ensures that your vessel can start benefiting from cleaner, more sustainable power solutions without unnecessary delays.
5 Steps to Marine Decarbonisation
We take a stepwise approach when working with your project facilitating continuous feedback, analysis and evaluation at every step. With our consultation service as the starting point, we guide you in making a solution decision based on feasibility studies and extended testing. Your solution may be one of our industrialised products, a modified product, or a turnkey solution. We support you with integration, installation, testing and operations online and onsite, as you need it.
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1. Consultation
The journey begins with a thorough initial consultation and assessment. We collaborate closely with you to understand your vessel’s specific requirements, operational goals, and existing infrastructure. Our team conducts a detailed evaluation to identify the most suitable hydrogen fuel cell solutions tailored to your needs. This ensures that our recommendations align with your objectives for efficiency, performance, and environmental compliance.
2. Vessel Arrangement
Following the assessment, we progress to the phase of selecting the customer-specific solution. Our engineers chooses a perfectly suited hydrogen fuel cell system, ensuring seamless integration with your vessel’s architecture. We prioritise optimising power density, efficiency, and safety, ensuring that our designs adhere to the highest standards. This phase encompasses detailed schematics, performance simulations, and a comprehensive implementation plan, offering a clear roadmap for integration.
3. Installation and Integration
In the installation and integration phase, our skilled technicians install the hydrogen fuel cell systems on your vessel, ensuring precise integration with existing marine systems. We handle all aspects of the installation, from mechanical and electrical connections to software integration. Our meticulous approach guarantees that the new technology is seamlessly incorporated, minimising downtime and ensuring that all systems function harmoniously.
4. Commissioning and Approval
Commissioning is a critical phase where we ensure all systems and components of your vessel are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to the highest operational standards. Our process verifies that every aspect of the fuel cell system works as intended, achieving optimal performance and safety. We conduct extensive testing, fine-tuning, and validation, ensuring your vessel is ready for real-world operations. Our commissioning services deliver confidence in the reliability and efficiency of your new technology.
We collaborate with shipyards, integrators, and class societies to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Our continuous monitoring of regulatory developments and proactive engagement with relevant authorities guarantee compliance with evolving emission regulations. Transparent reporting and documentation processes streamline regulatory approval processes, building trust with regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
5. Site Acceptance Testing and Operational Training
The final step involves comprehensive Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and operational training. We conduct on-site testing of integrated systems to verify their functionality in real-world maritime conditions, ensuring reliability and safety. Additionally, we provide extensive training for your crew, covering operation, maintenance, and safety protocols. This ensures that your team is fully equipped to manage the new technology, maximising performance and longevity. Our commitment to excellence ensures your vessel is ready for efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly operation.
Marine System 225
Marine System 225 is a powerful yet compact fuel cell system with a net electric output of 225 kW operable at a wide range of hydrogen inlet pressures. With the possibility of operating at a very low inlet pressure the system is compatible with components enabling compatibility with future renewable fuels.
M2Power 250
The M2Power 250 is a fully integrated methanol to power solution, combining methanol reforming with fuel cell technology for seamless integration into your vessel. It simplifies decarbonisation by generating clean hydrogen on demand, delivering 250 kW of reliable, sustainable power for marine applications.
Start Your Journey Towards Sustainable Shipping
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