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Marine fuel cell: first type-approval granted
Ballard Power Systems announced at Nor-Shipping that it has been granted the first-ever type-approval for a marine fuel cell module from DNV
Ballard Power Systems noted the type-approval marks an important step in commercialising Ballard’s fuel-cell technology for marine applications. This is key to including fuel cells as a zero-emissions solution for the marine industry.
The type-approval process was extensive, involving a series of simulations and tests which were carried out at Ballard’s global Marine Center of Excellence in Hobro, Denmark, where the FCwave is developed and manufactured.
Ballard Power Systems Europe general manager, marine, Søren Østergaard Hansen said, “The new classification of FCwave has removed a significant roadblock in helping the marine industry deploy zero-emissions technologies and meet global emissions reduction targets.”
He added, “The type-approval from DNV is highly important in building market confidence in hydrogen fuel cells and validates that FCwave is designed, tested and prepared for installation. The type-approved FCwave module enables us to deliver the first deployment-ready fuel-cell solution, capable of helping the marine sector take the next steps in implementing zero-emissions operations.”
The high-power FCwave fuel cell is a scalable 200-kW power module offering a plug-and-play replacement for conventional diesel engines.
The type-approval certification confirms the design meets the stringent safety, functional, design and documentation requirements necessary for global marine commercialisation.
Ballard Power Systems has delivered two 200-kW fuel-cell modules to power a hydrogen-powered ferry operated by Norled.
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