Alma Clean Power has completed testing of a 100-kW direct ammonia fuel cell system.
The advanced Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system, which converts ammonia directly into electricity without prior cracking, was tested at the Energy House in Stord, Norway, under simulated maritime conditions.
Building on its 6-kW prototype tested last year, Alma Clean Power has scaled up the system to include all necessary maritime applications, including safety and advanced control systems.
CEO Bernt Skeie highlighted the achievement as a major step towards sustainable energy solutions for ocean industries.
The test is part of the Clean Ammonia Power (CAP) project, supported by partners such as Wärtsilä, Equinor, Yara, and Eidesvik, and funded by Innovation Norway, Sustainable Energy, and Siva.
The company believes the system’s success demonstrates its leadership in SOFC technology, which they think will play a crucial role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
Alma Clean Power is planning to develop larger, interconnected power systems using the 100-kW module as a foundation, with the goal of commercialising the technology for decarbonising deep-sea shipping.
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