Siemens and PowerCell to collaborate in fuel cell systems for ships
PowerCell will provide the fuel cells for the new power supply system
The aim of the cooperation is to develop an energy supply system for ships based on fuel cells. Siemens will supply the SISHIP BlueDrive, an integrated power and drive system in which PowerCell installs its fuel cell modules. Possible joint projects could be energy supply systems for ferries, yachts, cruise ships and research vessels.
SISHIP BlueDrive is based on a fully integrated power distribution system, in which the main control panel and all drives are combined in a compact unit. Various aggregates can be easily connected to the power supply of ships via a flexible connection. Battery storage systems that were used increasingly on ferries in recent years were pioneers. According to Siemens, the next step is to expand the energy supply concept to include the fuel cell.
Fuel cells are characterised by high efficiency and are free of pollutant emissions in their operation. They have a low noise level and are based on the almost unlimited availability of water as a raw material. By 2020, the partners want to have decided on a suitable cooperation model.
