Genevos, a leading hydrogen fuel cell power systems integrator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with ACUA Ocean, a specialist manufacturer of hydrogen powered Uncrewed Surface Vessels (“USVs”), for a commercial collaboration to develop next-generation hydrogen powered USVs (“H-USV”).
The announcement was made on the 30th of January 2024 at the opening day of Hyvolution, a major three-day European hydrogen event held in Paris, Porte de Versailles.
The strategic collaboration will focus on the development of a fully-integrated hydrogen marine fuel cell into a USV. Powered by green hydrogen, this development will importantly enable an environmentally friendly USV allowing for zero toxic emissions, lower maintenance costs, and offer increased reliability and autonomy offshore, as compared to a diesel equivalent.
ACUA Ocean develop low-emission USVs for ocean monitoring and data collection across the security, offshore energy and marine conservation sectors. Compared to existing manned solutions, the H-USV has lower refuelling requirements allowing for increased range, speed and endurance, increasing operations on site by up to 40 days.
In November 2023, ACUA Ocean developed and completed phase one of Factory Acceptance Testing (“FAT”) on a hydrogen-powertrain system. Through this partnership, the companies will now optimise this prototype to integrate a novel 40 kW Hydrogen Power Module (“HPM-40”), developed by Genevos. This upgrade will benefit from a marinized and commercially certified marine fuel cell, and provide for increased capacity and power for payload.
The Genevos range of HPM solutions are integrated for durability with corrosion-resistant graphite stacks and IP56 rating, suitable to be installed in an engine room or on deck. Developed as a practical and plug-and-play solution to decarbonise small-scale vessels, other typical applications of the HPM-40 include recreational boats, coastal fishing vessels, and passenger boats such as water taxis and ferries.
Speaking on the agreement, Neil Tinmouth, CEO said “We at ACUA Ocean are excited to be working with Genevos, and to accelerating the adoption of zero-emission technology in the broader marine sector. Critical to this decision is Genevos’ focus on marinization and their understanding of the robustness and reliability required of technology solutions operating in open ocean conditions, as well as their commitment to achieving class certification having already achieved LR Approval in Principle.”
“USVs are undergoing significant global demand due to their high autonomy which benefits applications from environmental and climate monitoring, to commercial surveillance. Supporting pioneering USV manufactures such as ACUA Ocean, with a clean energy solution is a key goal of ours, ensuring that new vessels are launched with modern technologies that make sense for our environment. We are delighted to be working with ACUA Ocean and foresee a very exciting future together!”. Commented Rebecca Sharp, Co-Founder and CEO of GENEVOS.
About Genevos SAS
Enabling marine hydrogen fuel cell power
Genevos is a specialist in hydrogen and fuel cell systems integration for the maritime sector. The company’s unique value proposition is in the deployment of a Complete H2-Pack featuring pioneering fuel cell modules, engineering, commissioning, optimisation and maintenance services. Our award-winning and drop-in marine fuel cell module revolutionises maritime power by offering an environmentally friendly solution with high scalability and redundancy.
Genevos prides itself in its contribution to accelerating the clean hydrogen transition by making accessible an end-to-end solution for achieving zero emissions transport.
To request further information, please contact:
- Marie-LaureVIGUIER, Executive Assistant – [email protected]/ +33 6 79 94 51 49
- Philippe DAVIGNON, Sales Director – [email protected]/ +33 7 72 14 92 46
About ACUA Ocean Limited
Ocean monitoring and protection
Founded in 2020 in the UK, ACUA Ocean is maritime cleantech company which designs, develops and deploys the world’s first hydrogen-powered uncrewed surface vessels (H-USV), for use across industries promoting sustainable economic and environmental management of our oceans and waterways.
To request further information, please contact: i[email protected] / +44 20453 81020
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