Batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells and other energy storage technology – Page 9

  • ABB and HDF are building megawatt-scale fuel cells Photo: ABB
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    Fuel cell technology for large ships

    2020-04-09T14:40:00Z

    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.

  • PowerCell's PEM fuel cells are being evaluated in several projects, including a Norwegian consortium developing a 3.2MW LH2-fuelled project for ferry operator Havila (pictured).
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    PowerCell inks hydrogen fuel cell deal

    2020-04-02T19:44:00Z

    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.

  • Ark Germania will provide a platform for testing different fuel cell technologies and fuels. (Credit: DFDS).
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    DANES TO TEST FUEL CELLS AT SEA

    2020-03-30T12:43:00Z

    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.

  • The 15-year FellowShip project exploring the use of batteries, hybrids and fuel cell technologies on board the offshore supply vessel, Viking Lady (pictured), closed in 2018.
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    Fuel cells in deep-sea shipping: challenging path ahead

    2020-03-17T14:26:00Z

    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.

  • The ShipFC project intends to install the first green ammonia fuel cell system aboard Viking Energy in late 2023.
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    EU funding for first green ammonia fuel cell project

    2020-01-23T12:38:00Z

    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.

  • Norled’s hydrogen-fuelled ferry is due to make her debut in 2021 (image credit: LMG Marin).
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    NORWAY PLANS HYDROGEN NETWORK FOR SHIPS

    2020-01-09T11:55:00Z

    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.

  • Illustration of the ship’s propulsion systems with integrated liquefied hydrogen (LH2) tank and fuel cells. Photo: Havyard
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    Havyard developing world's largest hydrogen fuel cell system

    2019-11-04T22:30:00Z

    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 ...

  • CMA CGM is following the results of the Energy Observer vessel project.
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    Silent fuel cell revolution

    2019-10-23T14:12:00Z

    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 ...

  • The ‘AIDAnova’ will be equipped with hydrogen cells as part of the Pa-X-ell2 project Photo: MEYER WERFT
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    New phase for fuel cell cruise ship project

    2019-10-11T16:51:00Z

    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.

  • The shipping sector is focused on ways to reduce GHG emissions Photo: wikimedia
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    DNV GL approves fuel cells for SHI tankers

    2019-10-04T10:04:00Z

    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.

  • High sided ships like autocarriers can have their efficiency impacted by higher wind speeds. Photo: Garitzko
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    More than batteries?

    2019-09-18T05:26:00Z

    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

    2019-07-04T09:58:00Z

    Nidec ASI has launched its first Nidec-brand battery system designed for large and medium-sized zero-emission vessel propulsion systems.

  • Damen has awarded a contract for batteries for seven ferries to Echandia Marine.
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    LITHIUM TITANIUM OXIDE BATTERIES FOR MARINE USE

    2019-06-11T05:15:00Z

    Lithium titanium oxide (LTO) batteries are a relatively new concept in battery technology, which are starting to attract attention from the marine sector, writes Dag Pike.

  • Norled's hybrid ferry is expected to be the first liquid hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry in commercial operation globally when it enters service in 2021.
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    Norled opts for Ballard fuel cell for first hydrogen ferry

    2019-04-10T13:04:00Z

    Norled, the Norwegian ferry operator, has selected Ballard Power Systems to supply fuel cell modules to a hybrid ferry. Ballard will provide two next-generation 200 kilowatt (kW) modules for the hybrid ferry, which is expected to be the first liquid hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry in commercial operation globally when it ...

  • Concept sketch of a hydrogen hybrid ferry. (Credit Fiskerstrand Holding)
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    ABB, SINTEF and Fiskerstrand test fuel cells for first conversion of H2 hybrid ferry

    2019-04-05T15:23:00Z

    ABB and the SINTEF Ocean laboratory in Trondheim will assess how fuel cells and batteries can best function together for short-distance ferry operations, and how Fiskerstrand can integrate them with other engine room systems. The tests will also provide insight into the introduction of hydrogen fuel cells for future reviews ...