The key role of hydrogen in the decarbonization puzzle April 26, 2021, by Jasmina Ovcina
Hydrogen has been assigned a major role in the maritime decarbonization puzzle, as it promises to be a cost-effective green alternative for large ocean-going vessels.
“Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (FCs) for maritime transport have been demonstrated in numerous pilot vessels over the last two decades. Recently, the power range of the fuel cell systems has increased from a few hundred KiloWatts (kW) to MegaWatts (MW), making these systems suitable for car ferries and smaller cruise ships,”
Ingebjørg Telnes Wilhelmsen,
Nor-Shipping Hydrogen Blue Talks – Fuelling the Future conference in June.
Hydrogen 101 with Nor-Shipping: the lowdown on maritime’s fuel of the future
A growing array of ocean industry stakeholders are throwing their hats in the hydrogen ring, identifying the potential of a fuel that, they believe, could help industry, and society, move successfully towards our shared climate goals. With a breakthrough global conference on the horizon – Nor-Shipping Hydrogen Blue Talks – Fuelling the Future – leading experts gather in a virtual roundtable talk to deliver insights, intelligence and the latest news on innovations. The topics discussed here lay the foundations for the new online and physical conference, taking place as part of the Ocean Now initiative at Nor-Shipping’s Nova Studios in Lillestrøm, Norway, on 2 June.
MHO-Co to head consortium to develop green solutions for shipping; fuel cells and batteries
Denmark-based shipping company MHO-Co is heading a consortium that will spend €4.5 million during the next three years on developing green solutions for the future of the maritime industry. Together with Aalborg University, among others, and with grants from the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP), MHO-Co will test fuel cells and new battery technology on the shipping company s advanced hybrid vessels.
The Danish shipping company is the initiator of the consortium which, with the companies Danfoss, Ballard Power Systems Europe A/S, Sterling PlanB and Stuart Friezer Marine, also consists of research engineers from Aalborg University. Of the €4.5 million, €2.15 million comes from grants from the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP).
MHO-CO-led consortium to develop fuel cells, battery technology for ships April 9, 2021, by Jasmina Ovcina
Danish shipping company MHO-Co is heading a consortium that will spend €4.5 million during the next three years on developing fuel cells and battery technology for ships.
The project is being developed in cooperation with the research engineers from Aalborg University and with grants from the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP).
Specifically, out of a total of € 4.5 million budget, € 2.15 million are grants from the EUDP.
The consortium includes companies Sterling PlanB Energy Solutions, Danfoss, Ballard Power Systems Europe A/S, and Stuart Friezer Marine.
“The aim is to develop environmentally-friendly technology to replace fossil fuels and dominate the maritime industry in the future. With the EUDP grants as well as with knowledge and innovation from other participants, we will set n
Shipping’s Green Mile
Flows of money were already pouring into sustainable funds prior to Garth Brooks rendition of Amazing Grace at “green president” Biden’s inauguration. Electric Vehicle maker Tesla increased its market cap by an astonishing USD 500 billion in 2020. It is now more valuable than the world’s top eight automakers combined, owing to cutting edge lithium-ion battery technology and the visionary Elon Musk who takes more risks than most. If only such equity returns were possible in the margin thin shipping business.
Last month, Stena Line took the bull by the horns in the RoRo sector by announcing the world’s first fossil free fully battery powered RoPax vessel of its size. At 200 meters in length, the lightweight Stena Elektra will have capacity for 1,000 passengers and 3,000 lane meters of freight, capable of 50 nautical miles on a single charge targeting the Gothenburg – Frederikshavn route. Stena are looking to add fuel cells, hydrogen, and biofuels t