Elomatic conducted a study for Flexens on hydrogen production and use in archipelago ferry traffic
CLIENT
Flexens
PROJECT
Elomatic supported Flexens in their Power2AX project with a study for the production of hydrogen aimed to be used in new ferries in the Åland archipelago. The project Power2AX has a unique and comprehensive approach that includes harvesting wind energy, creating the hydrogen fuel of the generated wind, and finally using the renewable fuel in ferries operating in Åland.
OUR ROLE
In the study, Elomatic explored alternatives for hydrogen production and considered wind power production for green hydrogen production, the production of renewable hydrogen fuel and the use of the fuel on ferries.
“Working with Elomatic was pleasant. Their professional approach and communication with us during the project opened up new technical solutions. The discussions were open and result-oriented throughout the research.”
Aleksi Haverinen, Project Manager, Flexens
How did we do it?
The study modeled options for producing, transporting, and using hydrogen in ferry traffic. The goal was to develop a concept where onshore production and ferry operation are integrated into a whole. The study resulted in a techno-economic assessment of a concept where renewable hydrogen is produced in a wind farm and used in a fuel cell on an archipelago ferry in Åland. The study also included requests for quotations from equipment suppliers.
Renewable hydrogen and its downstream products are a potential substitute for fossil fuels in maritime transport. Due to the excellent wind conditions in Åland, renewable hydrogen production is expected to prove a competitive alternative to fossil fuels.
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