Meyer Werft officially launched the zero4cruise project at Freudenberg e-Power Systems in Munich, together with its project partners (Freudenberg e-Power Systems and German Aerospace Center, the maritime coordinator Dieter Janecek, Projektträger Jülich (PtJ), and representatives from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz). The project addresses a critical challenge for the maritime industry: developing climate-friendly and low emission energy systems for
cruise ships.
Building on previous developments, zero4cruise focuses on fuel cell technology powered by green methanol. The project’s core goal is to create large scale fuel cell stacks (DLR) and fuel cell systems (Freudenberg e-Power Systems) that can be retrofitted on existing ships. This retrofit approach is key to accelerating the
decarbonization of the cruise sector, which is vital given the long operational lifespans of vessels.
The hybrid energy system will combine PEM fuel cells with a methanol reformer and battery systems to optimize efficiency and ensure ships can operate carbon-neutral in ports and coastal areas.
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Press release https://tinyurl.com/mrxzf9xp