Batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells and other energy storage technology – Page 4
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NewsRolls-Royce hydrogen test bench expansion
Roll-Royce Power Systems has been awarded a state grant to support the development of green hydrogen capacity produced from electrolysers at its headquarters in Friedrichshafen, as well as the development of test benches designed for sustainable hydrogen solutions.
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NewsElectric Ferry To Transform Island Run
Innovative Spanish diesel/battery-electric ro-pax ferry Cap de Barbaria is being readied for service entry during the coming summer season in the western Mediterranean.
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NewsStandardising hybrid propulsion systems
A new memorandum of understanding aims to develop a new standard for hybrid propulsion systems
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NewsFirst LH2-fuelled hydrogen fuel cell ferry enters service
The entry into service of a ferry powered by PEM fuel cells fuelled by liquid hydrogen on 31 March marked a significant advance for what remains a largely untried technology. Norled’s Hydra began operations on a busy route in Rogaland in western Norway after receiving approval from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA).
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NewsSamskip places 2+2 order with Cochin for H2-fuel cell feeders
European container operator Samskip has awarded Cochin Shipyard a contract for 2 x container feeder vessels, with an option for a further 2 vessels. The container feeders will be equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system, but are intended to be primarily powered by H2-fuelled fuel cells.
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NewsR&D Commitment By Italian Engine Builder
High-speed engine specialist Isotta Fraschini Motori has formally opened a new Innovation and Development Centre (CIS) at its factory in the south of Italy.
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NewsAiP for containerised marine H2 system
DNV has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) to Norwegian technology developer HAV Hydrogen for a Zero Emission Pod system.
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News‘Game-changing’ fireproof marine battery
A new ‘game-changing’ non-flammable marine battery will help decarbonise the maritime industry
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NewsCSOV chosen for LOHC-fuel cell propulsion
The European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency is providing EUR15 million for what will be the first-of-a-kind maritime onboard application of liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) and fuel cell technology at megawatt-scale.
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NewsGerman research project to develop new high-performance marine LFP cells
A German research project is seeking to apply concepts of laser structuring of electrodes to large-format winding cells for the first time and applying them to the sustainable and safe active material lithium iron phosphate (LFP).
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NewsFuel cell supplier selected for Norwegian ferry project
A Sweden-based fuel cell supplier, PowerCell Sweden AB, has been selected as the preferred supplier of two 6MW fuel cell systems for a pair of hydrogen-powered fuel cell ferries.
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NewsEuropean funding for LOHC fuel cell retrofit project
A project to equip an offshore wind vessel with a solid oxide fuel cell power and heat generation system fuelled by hydrogen converted from toluene-based LOHC has been awarded EUR15 million from the European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).
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NewsTECO 2030 produces its first fuel cell stack
TECO 2030 has completed production of what it claims is the world’s first fuel cell stack developed and purposely designed for heavy-duty and marine applications.
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NewsFuel cell manufacturer enters maritime market
The Danish fuel cell manufacturer Blue World Technologies is extending its activities into shipping.
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NewsAutonomous, zero emission containership design granted AiP
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Zulu Associates for its zero-emission containership design.
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NewsProject works to optimise battery pack ROI
Battery packs help modern offshore vessels reduce emissions but their use has not been standardised
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NewsDutch Training Vessel Features PEM FC
Practical, long-term thinking as regards the next generation of maritime personnel is exemplified by the late addition of a PEM Fuel Cell installation in a newly-completed, innovative Dutch training vessel.
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NewsIngeteam supplies converter for smart ferry
Electrical engineering firm, Ingeteam, has supplied converter technology for South Korea’s first smart electric passenger ship.
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NewsAiP granted for liquid hydrogen PEMFC
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has been granted Approval in Principle (AiP) for its liquid hydrogen fuel cell ship propulsion system from DNV.
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NewsViking Neptune to test fuel cell technology
Viking Neptune, the newest ocean cruise ship which Fincantieri has built for the shipowner Viking, has been delivered with a test installation of a hydrogen-powered fuel cell.
