Fuel cell components and systems manufacturer Sydrogen Energy, situated in Singapore, has announced that it is entering the marine industry with the launch of a 250 KW fuel cell power module.
The Singapore-developed module, created exclusively in partnership with Shanghai Hydrogen Propulsion Technology Co Ltd, transforms hydrogen from various sources into carbon-free, clean electricity.
According to the company’s statement, Sydrogen’s module is suitable for both small and large vessels because it has sophisticated cooling systems and is expandable from KW to MW power. The company goes on to claim that it incorporates Sydrogen’s proprietary metal bipolar plate technology, i.e. SydroDIAMOND, that offers durable, high-performing components for the fuel cell stack and that it can also make use of reformed fuels.
According to a statement from the group, the technology is expected to significantly enhance the longevity and efficiency of maritime fuel cell systems.
Before the device is put on the market the following year, Sydrogen claims it will undergo a stringent certification process to guarantee it complies with marine regulations.
With the release of the fuel cell product, Sydrogen’s fuel cell offering is expanded, and the company moves from supplying components to selling complete solutions that can be used in their sector. Sydrogen’s vision is to expedite the energy transition process by providing diverse services using our deep tech experience in multiple phases of the hydrogen value chain, thereby realizing our hydrogen future today, said Gian Yi-Hsen, CEO of Sydrogen, in a statement. Sydrogen will be entering new markets and categories with this product, the first of several that will do so.
Singapore, a global center for shipping, has ambitious goals for its maritime industry’s carbon reduction. With a completely electric fleet of new harbor vessels operating at the Port of Singapore starting in 2030 and able to use B100 biofuel or be compatible with net-zero fuels, the island nation hopes to achieve net zero by 2050.