Signed with SEAM, the Norwegian zero-emission maritime firm will be responsible for the delivery of propulsion, control, and safety systems, with the PowerCell’s products expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2024.
H2 View understands PowerCell will supply its Marine System 200, enabling the ferries to produce approximately 12MW of power. Fuelled by green hydrogen, the companies say the systems could cut carbon dioxide emissions by 26,500 tonnes per year.
Last month (February 2023), PowerCell revealed it had signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to negotiate the final terms concerning a marine hydrogen fuel cell project in Norway.
Read more: PowerCell enters final negotiations for hydrogen fuel cell marine project
Norwegian transport group Torghatten Nord will deliver the ferries, each boasting a capacity for 599 passengers, 120 cars, and 12 trucks each.
Set to operate on the Vestfjorden at Lofoten, the solution is hoped to meet Norwegian Government requirements for all ferries to be emission-free, with any travelling for up to four hours to be powered by hydrogen.
“This is a ground-breaking project for the entire marine industry that we are very happy to be part of,” said Richard Berkling, CEO of PowerCell. “Norway led the development in the introduction of LNG in the marine industry and now they are taking an important step to establish green hydrogen as the energy source to decarbonise marine commercial operations.”
In November (2022), Ballard’s fuel cells were successfully installed onboard Norled’s MF Hydra liquid hydrogen-powered ferry, set to operate on the triangular route between Hjelmeland-Skipavik-Nesvik in Norway.
Read more: Ballard fuel cells successfully installed onboard the ‘world’s first’ liquid hydrogen-powered ferry
Gunvald Mortvedt, CEO of SEAM, commented, “we are very pleased to have PowerCell onboard. Our collaboration with PowerCell is a strategically important and long-term partnership. We have great confidence in their solutions and are looking forward to working with them on both current and future projects.”
PowerCell has said around €5m ($5.3m) of the order value is expected to impact its 2023 revenues.
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