Milan-headquartered MAIRE S.p.A reports that its NEXTCHEM technology and engineering unit and Siemens Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the development and commercialization of a breakthrough methanol high
Milan-headquartered MAIRE S.p.A reports that its NEXTCHEM technology and engineering unit and Siemens Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the development and commercialization of a breakthrough methanol high temperature fuel cell, based on a newly designed modularized solution.
With an initial focus on the high-end yachting segment, the target market for the cooperation is the maritime industry and beyond.
NEXTCHEM will focus on the design and supply of the innovative and highly efficient methanol fuel cell module, while Siemens Energy will leverage its expertise in onboard system integration, complete electrification and energy management with the aim of delivering a complete solution to shipyards and owners.
The fuel cell will reform low-carbon methanol into hydrogen for onboard power generation, allowing net-zero operations of the vessel both at anchor and under propulsion. This solution will allow displacing significant amounts of fossil marine diesel fuel, and avoid the emissions of highly regulated nitrous and sulfur oxides.
The first “Industrial scale” installation of this
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