EU project aims to develop PEM fuel cells for shipping

H2Marine, a 13-member consortium, aims to develop hydrogen-powered proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stacks that can be utilised by the maritime sector.

PHOTO: Powercell’s fuel cell stack. Powercell

The EU-backed project intends to design, develop, evaluate and distribute proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stacks that can generate 250-300 kilowatts (kW) of electricity. PEM fuel cell technology generates electricity through the electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, producing water and heat as the only byproducts.

The project, which commenced in January, will span a period of 42 months.

The 13-member consortium is co-ordinated by the Greek research institute, the Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH). Swedish fuel cell maker PowerCell is the latest to join the project.

The project is funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe framework within the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. The project is co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

The Horizon Europe program is the EU’s key funding program for research and innovation aiming to tackle climate change.

By Tuhin Roy

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