Ricardo joins pan-European hydrogen shipping consortium

According to the company, Ricardo will lead on the specification, design, build and test of a 375kW fuel cell module, as well as the design of a large multi-MW power plant that will combine several fuel cell modules. The 40-ft containerised solution is intended to be installed on board passenger ships with a view to helping the maritime sector on its difficult decarbonisation journey.

“The shipping industry is facing considerable challenges to find a solution to achieve zero-emissions navigation in line with future global regulatory targets,” said Adrian Schaffer, president of Emerging Mobility at Ricardo.

“This project is at the forefront of innovation, with the prospect of using hydrogen fuel cell technology to support the industry meeting its sustainability objectives. We’re delighted to be part of the consortium creating and delivering innovation in this sector. Our involvement recognises our growing expertise and experience in hydrogen and fuel cell technology, where we are working with a range of customers to provide clean, efficient solutions, which reduce carbon and emissions across several sectors, including automotive and aerospace.”