NORWAY —PowerCell Sweden AB has been contracted by H2SITE to supply Marine System 225 fuel cell units alongside related engineering, integration, and commissioning services. The agreement carries a financial value of 15 million Swedish kronor. Execution of the project is scheduled to commence in the final quarter of 2026, with full delivery expected by the conclusion of 2028. Testing procedures will take place at Energy House located in Stord, Norway, under operational parameters representative of standard commercial maritime environments.
The initiative centers on the HydraNord Power project, which is backed financially by Enova. The collaborative undertaking seeks to develop and validate a modular power architecture capable of converting ammonia into electricity for commercial shipping applications. Under the technical layout, H2SITE's proprietary membrane reactor technology will process ammonia to yield high-purity hydrogen. Subsequently, PowerCell's industrialised fuel cell hardware will consume the generated hydrogen to produce 700 kW of net electrical power, addressing standard auxiliary energy demands onboard vessels.
This deployment highlights the growing exploration of alternative green fuels within the global maritime sector, where shipowners face increasing pressure to eliminate emissions across longer operational routes. Ammonia serves as a viable hydrogen carrier due to its storage and transport properties, allowing conversion to occur in close proximity to the point of electrical consumption. By establishing a scalable, modular solution, the project aims to broaden compliance pathways for maritime electrification across diverse ship categories and operational profiles.
H2SITE specializes in advanced membrane reactor technologies designed for decentralized hydrogen production from various feedstocks. PowerCell Sweden AB develops and manufactures hydrogen-electric solutions, including specialized fuel cell stacks and integrated systems targeting aviation, marine, off-road, and stationary power generation markets. Enova is a state-owned enterprise operating under the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, tasked with financing initiatives that accelerate the national transition toward a low-emission society.
Commercialization of ammonia-to-power technology provides marine operators with alternative compliance options for meeting tightening decarbonization regulations. Successfully validating a 700 kW auxiliary power system establishes a technical precedent for integrating chemical reforming units directly with hydrogen fuel cells onboard commercial fleets. Equipment manufacturers and engineering providers specializing in green maritime infrastructure stand to benefit from increased demand for integrated power conversion systems.
