Norway’s Corvus Energy planning to launch no-carbon hybrid propulsion system:Norwegian maritime energy storage solutions provider Corvus Energy is planning to launch a zero-carbon battery-fuel cell hybrid propulsion system for several ships in June, according to Seatrade Maritime. The H2NOR fuel cell system can be combined with batteries to provide zero carbon propulsion with a performance range between 320 KW and 10 MW. The gas system will be suitable for use by offshore vessels, ferries, container feeders, chemical tankers, coasters, workboats, and ropax ships, according to the news outlet. The project has received EUR 5.9 mn in funding from state agency Innovation Norway and the Research Council of Norway, according to the company website. The partners on board with this project include Toyota, Equinor, LMG Marin, Maritime CleanTech, and Norled.

Timeline: The system will be showcased on board a vessel in 2023 and should be marine certified and available for commercial delivery by 2024, according to the company website.

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