PowerCell rolls out industrialized fuel cell module for marine segment
May 24, 2021,
by
Naida Hakirevic
Fuel cell developer PowerCell Sweden has presented an industrialized high-power fuel cell module especially developed for the electrification of marine applications.
As explained, the module is built on several fuel cell systems that have been integrated into a single unit. Each module has a power of 200 kW but can easily be connected in parallel to achieve power in the megawatt range.
Against the background of more stringent emission regulations for the marine vessels, the marine segment is facing a transition to new drive systems and fuels. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), has mandated that emissions from commercial marine vessels should be cut by 50 percent by 2050, and in addition to that, there are several national initiatives, such as the upcoming more stringent emission requirements for marine vessels travelling the Norwegian fjords.