By Ivar Singstad Published
One year ago, Alma Clean Power announced the successful testing of the world’s first 6 kW direct ammonia fuel cell system. The system has been significantly scaled up, and now also includes all auxiliary systems necessary for maritime applications, such as safety systems and advanced control.
Important milestone
The first-of-its-kind Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system converts ammonia directly to electricity without upstream cracking. The testing is being conducted at the Energy House at Stord where the system is fully integrated in a simulated maritime environment. When the 100 kW module is validated, larger power systems can be developed and interconnected, using this module as a building block.
The testing is part of the project CAP (Clean Ammonia Power) with partners Wärtsilä, Equinor, Yara, Eidesvik. The project is supported by Innovation Norway, Sustainable Energy and Siva.
The system is designed and produced by Alma Clean Power in cooperation with production partners PSW and Aker Solutions. The cell and stacks to the project are provided by Fraunhofer IKTS.
The successful test demonstrates Alma Clean Power's position as a frontrunner on development of advanced Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems, pushing the boundaries of the SOFC Technology. The company believes that ammonia, as a carbon-free fuel, has enormous potential in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“I would like to thank our dedicated team of engineers and scientists, whose hard work and innovative mindset have made this achievement possible. We look forward to continuing our work in this exciting field and contributing to a more sustainable future”, concludes Bernt.
For more information about Alma Clean Power and its innovative work in clean power solutions, please visit www.almacleanpower.com or contact the company directly at contact@almacleanpower.com
About Alma Clean Power:
Alma Clean Power specializes in the production of high temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) for the ocean industries. The company’s technology builds on more than 30 years of experience with research and development of SOFC systems which are characterized by high efficiency and fuel flexibility. Alma’s fuel flexible SOFC technology has great potential to decarbonize deep-sea shipping as it can operate on hydrogen-based fuels with zero emissions, or on fossil-based fuels such as LNG with efficient carbon capture. The modular design enables innovation in new ship designs, and the technology's combustion-free nature ensures silent operation without any vibrations.
The company is currently in a pilot and demonstration phase to refine its technology and prepare for its upcoming commercialization.
Alma Clean Power’s mission is to accelerate the transition to zero emissions in the ocean space.