Another milestone in fuel cell development for maritime, after reporting on earlier developments. This time for a very well known Japanese brand in propulsion: Yanmar. If they can apply the same rigor in their fuel cell offering as their engines this is a very promising development. Finally ship owners can choose fuel cells from a well-known maritime supplier.
Pioneering Sustainable Maritime Solutions
Yanmar Power Technology has achieved a significant milestone. Their GH320FC Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, a leading classification society.
Modular design
The GH320FC is designed for easy installation across various vessels. Its modular design allows multiple units to connect in parallel, meeting diverse power needs. This flexibility makes it ideal for coastal ferries, inland cargo ships, and port service vessels, especially in Europe’s low-emission zones.
The power output is 300 kW which bring the fuel cell into the larger segment, which is required for shipping’s multi-megawatt.
European decarbonization
Eric Tigelaar, Yanmar Europe’s Commercial Marine Department Manager, emphasized the system’s role in providing sustainable energy solutions. Masaru Hirose, General Manager at Yanmar Power Technology, highlighted its contribution to European decarbonization goals, building on successful deployments in Japan.
DNV’s Olaf Drews praised the system’s potential in achieving zero-emission operations. He noted that fuel cells with renewable fuels offer efficient, scalable power solutions for the maritime industry’s future.
This approval marks a pivotal step toward cleaner maritime operations. Yanmar’s innovation aligns with global efforts to reduce emissions and promote sustainable energy in marine transport.
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