The HOPE project analyses alternatives for CO2-neutral marine fuels and propulsion technologies from a Nordic point of view, by assessing the role of hydrogen and fuel cell solutions in relation to other low or zero-carbon fuel options.
The project presents a ship concept design where a typical vessel with operating distances of around 100 nautical miles is designed for including operation with hydrogen as fuel and fuel cells for energy conversion. The state of the art for alternative marine fuels and propulsion options is also outlined and the assessed concept is compared to other fuel options.
The assessment includes costs and barriers for the fuel system, as well as environmental impact. The potential for the production and use of these fuels in the Nordic region will be reviewed from a shipping point of view. The project also assesses drivers and barriers for increasing uptake of hydrogen and fuel cells in the Nordic maritime sector and assess policy options for enabling the transition.
Project results
Project summary report
Fast Track to Vision 2030
Concept design and environmental analysis of a fuel cell RoPax vessel
Propulsion technology options for alternative marine fuels
