British Krensen companies, Trident Marine Electric and ACUA Ocean join forces to develop zero-emission liquid hydrogen marine propulsion, write portal Offshore-energy.
The submission states, that the project will bring together Krensen's expertise in electric and hybrid marine propulsion technology, Trident Marines experience in electrical engineering and automation, as well as the UK patented hydrogen technology ACUA Ocean.
Last, by the way, recently announced the completion of assembly and testing of its new liquid hydrogen cryogenic tank, which has now received Lloyd's Register certification and is ready to become part of the future hydrogen power plant.
A prototype of a promising unit will pass factory acceptance tests in Lowestoft this summer, before being installed on the hydrogen USV ACUA Ocean for water testing in 2024 year.
Offshore-energy write, that the aforementioned cooperation of companies is funded by the UK Department for Transport.
In total, the department allocated more than 14 million pounds sterling 31 project, in which more than 120 British companies. The goal of the program is to conduct feasibility studies and create joint research projects in the field of environmentally friendly marine solutions..
This month, the UK government also announced another boost to green shipping with public funding of 60 millions of pounds.
Funding comes in the third round, during which a range of environmentally friendly marine technologies will be developed, based on hydrogen, ammonia, electricity and wind power.
According to the portal, all of the above – it is part of the wider program of the British Shipping Authority, aimed at reducing harmful emissions. She started last year, and its budget reaches 206 millions of pounds.
In the end, over a 2-year investment period, successful companies will have to demonstrate the "suitability" of their projects in the real world and the ability of the latter to become an everyday reality.
The submission states, that public funding has paved the way for the launch of numerous innovative projects, including developments involving British shipping company Carisbrooke Shipping and London-based tech startup Carnot. Duet, like the aforementioned Krensen, Trident Marine Electric and ACUA Ocean, is working on a zero-emission hydrogen-powered marine engine. Author:Vasily Volkov Photos used:ACUA Ocean
