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Ballard

BTMCO

Champion zero-emission marine

Fuel Cells for Marine

Proven Hydrogen-Powered Solutions for Marine Vessels

Ballard’s marine module is the first Type Approved fuel cell in operational service, playing a key role in the transition to zero-emission operations at sea and in ports. The scalable module suits a broad range of vessels on both sea going and inland routes.

Advantages of Hydrogen-Powered Vessels

Zero-emission, scalable operation

Scalable power output, ranging from 200kW to 1.2 MW

Long range

Extended range – on both gaseous and liquid hydrogen

Flexible Refueling

The hydrogen fuel is carried in large gaseous or liquid storage, allowing for convenient refueling

Ease of Integration and maintenance

Installed as modules to suit vessel power requirements and space with easy service access to all interfaces

Reliable and Safe Operation

Designed to withstand the rigors of the marine environment with an uncompromising focus on safety

Industry-First Marine Certifications

Type approved by DNV, Lloyd’s Register and ABS

Certified fuel cell module for marine applications with FCwave™

Ballard’s modular 200kW system is specifically designed to provide zero-emission power for vessels, using proven technology from Ballard’s heavy-duty portfolio to deliver reliable performance, high power density, and low lifecycle costs.

Modular, Scalable Power

Available in 200kW modules Ballard’s FCwave™ facilitates scalable power output and flexible integration into the vessel.

Low Lifecycle Cost

Low total cost of ownership is achieved through optimization of product performance and low maintenance requirements.

Ease of Integration

Easy installation as stand-alone modules, coupled in parallel or as a containerized solution.​

Safe Operation

Designed hand-in-hand with the industry to withstand the rigors and safety requirements of the marine environment.

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