The fuel cell module FCwave™ has acquired the approval and us now set to be distributed to projects across the Eu in a bid to decarbonise the maritime industry.

This will be a huge boost to the industry and present an opportunity to decarbonise various maritime applications with Ballard’s reputation set to contribute to the growing market.

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The Type Approval marks an important step in commercialising Ballard’s fuel cell technology for marine applications and is key to including fuel cells as part of zero-emission solutions for the marine industry.

This process is recognised as 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.

Søren Østergaard Hansen, General Manager of Marine at Ballard Power Systems Europe, said, “The new classification of FCwave™ has removed a significant roadblock in helping the marine industry deploy zero-emission technologies and meet global emission reduction targets.

“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-emission operations.”