Swappable Liquid Hydrogen Storage Solutions

Engineering

Cruise line operator

Financial services / Banking

Political and economic union of European states; sets climate, energy, trade and external funding policies, including the Global Gateway and hydrogen import strategy.

Ricardo's innovative architecture that integrates multiple hydrogen fuel cell stacks into a single system, achieving 393 kW of net electrical power and enabling scalability for various applications including maritime, rail, and stationary power.

An advanced framework used by Ricardo's engineering team to accelerate development, reduce costs and risks, and provide detailed understanding of system performance under various conditions.

Integrated power conversion systems included in Ricardo's containerized solutions to enhance efficiency and simplify integration into existing systems.

Norway

United Kingdom

A European Union Horizon Europe initiative co-funded by Innovate UK aimed at decarbonizing the maritime shipping industry and meeting International Maritime Organization's 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets. The project combines multi-disciplinary expertise from partners across Europe and includes development of swappable liquid hydrogen storage solutions and supply chain infrastructure.

A scheduled shakedown voyage test of Ricardo's swappable liquid hydrogen storage system on a Viking Ocean Cruise vessel to demonstrate practical application of hydrogen technology in commercial maritime operations.

A modular hydrogen fuel cell system achieving 393 kW of net electrical power with integrated multiple stacks, high power density, and scalability for maritime, rail, stationary power, and off-highway applications. The system has received Lloyd's Register's Approval in Principle for maritime safety standards.

A containerized system combining multiple fuel cell modules with integrated DC-DC power conversion, capable of producing up to 3 MW per container or 6 MW with two containers combined. Designed for scalable deployment in maritime, rail, and stationary power applications.

A novel liquid hydrogen storage solution that integrates seamlessly into vessels, allowing easy refueling and compatibility with different ship designs. Part of the sHYpS project for maritime decarbonization.