HAV Hydrogen has announced a new technology that allows retrofitting older ships to use hydrogen. The Norwegian company is set to bring to market a containerized hydrogen power system that can be installed on ship decks that do not allow internal transformation.
The hydrogen It is not only called to revolutionize the automotive industry. He has also positioned himself as a clear candidate to completely transform the maritime industry. The transition process from ships powered by traditional fuels to hydrogen will undergo a major advance thanks to the technology announced by the Norwegian company HAV Hydrogen. A new technology intended for old ships.
HAV Hydrogen claims to be ready to launch its new hydrogen energy system. A system based on containers that can be installed on the decks of old ships. The objective is clear, to accelerate the commercial use of hydrogen as fuel for ships.
Convert old ships to use hydrogen
Kristian Osnes, Managing Director of HAV Hydrogen, points out the benefits this system offers for shipowners looking to make the move to hydrogen: “The deck-based, containerized system is our answer to shipowners who want an upgrade option that represents significantly lower cost and risk for vessels that have not yet been prepared for a conventional below deck retrofit installation. Whereas for newly built ships it can be a solution that reduces the risk and complexity of a technology that is new to most shipyards.”
HAV Hydrogen’s containerized solution is an independent and scalable power supply that includes all support and safety systems, as well as electrical energy management. The new power system is based on 200 kW hydrogen fuel cell modules and, as the company highlights, it can be configured with an output of 1,000 kW from a 20-foot-long container.
As it is a modular system, through the use of larger containers, or the combination of several, higher capacity energy systems can be achieved. This allows HAV Hydrogen technology to be adapted to the characteristics of each vessel.
The use of hydrogen for the propulsion of ships
Once the power system is installed on deck, it can be used to power the boat’s propulsion system or as an additional power supply.
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