In Norway, HAV Hydrogen has received $1.17 million in funding to build, test and certify a full-scale prototype of the company’s Zero Emission Pod – a containerized hydrogen (H2) energy system for ships. The DNV-approved Zero Emission Pod is a complete deck house where several fuel cells are mounted together with a complete hydrogen distribution system, control and safety system including emergency shutdown system, ventilation system, cooling system, and DC/DC power distribution system, the company said. The Zero Emission Pod received Approval in Principle (AiP) by DNV last year. “Our system is designed based on a risk-based methodology in order to comply with the safety barrier requirements of IMO’s fuel cell guidelines. This is essential to create a mass market product that can be quickly adopted by the maritime industry. Moreover, having a physical, working product to showcase to shipowners and yards will enable an enhanced understanding of the maturity and marketability of the Zero Emission Pod,” said Kristian Osnes, managing director of HAV Hydrogen.
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