Batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells and other energy storage technology – Page 8
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NewsRolls-Royce launches Power Lab innovation unit, adds fuel cells to technologies
Rolls-Royce Power Systems is establishing a standalone unit, Power Lab, focused on developing net zero carbon drive and energy solutions for the marine and infrastructure sectors. The unit extends the company''s existing focus on the production and deployment of synthetic fuels (Power-to-X), to fuel cell systems.
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NewsHIGH POWER DENSITY ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS
An electric motor that features some of the highest power density currently available is being developed for marine applications, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsSHI inks deal to develop SOFC-powered vessels
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with US based-fuel cell producer Bloom Energy to design and develop fuel cell-powered ships.
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NewsLOHC hydrogen supply chain project advances
An international demonstration project to validate the feasibility of creating an international hydrogen supply chain, connecting Japan from Southeast Asia, has taken a number of major steps forward in recent months.
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NewsTOSHIBA LTO TECH DEBUT ABOARD COPENHAGEN’S ELECTRIC FERRIES
The delivery of the first of five electric ferries from Damen Shipyards marked the full commercial launch of Echandia Marine’s new battery system, which has been developed using Japanese electronics giant Toshiba’s SCiB™ technology.
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NewsYanmar develops hydrogen fuel cell system
Yanmar Holdings and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology have announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles.
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NewsUK TEAM-UP ON MARINE BATTERY R&D
Four UK organisations are to collaborate in a project to investigate the possibilities of flow battery technology for marine applications, writes David Tinsley. The FLO-MAR initiative is backed by funding under the UK Department of Transport’s Clean Maritime Plan.
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NewsInnovative chemical chloride hydrogen vector for Dutch H2SHIPS project
A Dutch consortium is on track to launch an innovative hydrogen fuel cell powered vessel in in 2021, writes Janny Kok.
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NewsFuel cell technology for large ships
ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hydrogène de France to jointly manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels.
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NewsPowerCell inks hydrogen fuel cell deal
Sweden-based fuel cell supplier PowerCell Sweden AB has signed a contract with an undisclosed leading European shipyard regarding the development and delivery of a 3MW marine fuel cell system.
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NewsDANES TO TEST FUEL CELLS AT SEA
A Danish-owned ro-ro freight vessel currently engaged in the North Sea trade will provide a platform for testing fuel cell technology, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsFuel cells in deep-sea shipping: challenging path ahead
As global shipping enters its first-ever multi-fuel era, classification societies, OEMs and research institutes are focusing on a range of transformational power technologies.
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NewsEU funding for first green ammonia fuel cell project
A Norwegian-led project to install the world’s first ammonia-powered fuel cell on a vessel has been awarded EUR10m from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation fund.
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NewsNORWAY PLANS HYDROGEN NETWORK FOR SHIPS
A consortium of industry partners has been awarded a government grant of NOK 33.5 million (US$3.8m) towards the development of a liquid hydrogen fuel supply chain in Norway for marine applications, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsHavyard developing world's largest hydrogen fuel cell system
Ship designer Havyard plans to finalise the design of its ‘high capacity hydrogen energy system’ and submit it for preliminary approval from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) by the end of 2020. The project anticipates the design of the most powerful maritime fuel cell system, a 3.2MW proton exchange membrane ...
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NewsSilent fuel cell revolution
When a 30.5m yacht slipped silently into St Katherine’s Dock in the heart of London in October, it provided a glimpse of a fully functioning vessel that has zero emissions of carbon dioxide and particulates. The Energy Observer''s engines may be virtually silent but it is set to make a ...
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NewsNew phase for fuel cell cruise ship project
The Pa-X-ell2 research project to investigate and develop new generation fuel cells for use on ocean-going passenger ships is entering the next phase with a consortium of eight project partners.
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NewsDNV GL approves fuel cells for SHI tankers
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received approval in principle (AiP) from DNV GL for its Aframax (A-max) crude oil tankers (COT) using fuel cells with improved efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsMore than batteries?
Energy storage used to be mostly the preserve of smaller vessels, most of the industry assuming it had little part in making large, constant-speed shipping more effective. However, this is set to change.
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First Nidec-brand battery system
Nidec ASI has launched its first Nidec-brand battery system designed for large and medium-sized zero-emission vessel propulsion systems.
