CENERGY is one of the partners of the sHYpS project, funded by the European Union in the framework of the Horizon Europe Programme. The project aims to support the decarbonization of the shipping industry by developing a novel liquid hydrogen (LH2) swappable storage solution. By leveraging a modular approach based on new c-type 45' ISO containers, sHYpS provides a solution that can be adapted to multiple types of vessels, significantly accelerating the maritime industry's journey toward the IMO’s 2030 and 2050 greenhouse gas reduction targets. Where the transition to zero-emission navigation is currently hindered by the technological gap in hydrogen storage and handling, sHYpS brings a flexible intermodal system. This allows for a full zero-emission ship platform by defining a logistics chain based on swapping pre-filled containers, bypassing the need for immediate, large-scale fixed bunkering infrastructure in every port..

The project sets the knowledge base for a complete modularized powertrain based on optimized PEM Fuel Cells. It develops prototype technologies, performs safety assessments and environmental impact analyses, and validates business cases through real-life geo-logistic scenarios, such as the Port of Bergen use-case

CENERGY’s contribution relates to the identification of optimal system design and optimal operating control strategies. Our work focuses on: (i) System Optimization: Defining the best configurations to reduce emissions and operational costs. (ii) Energy Management: Developing strategies to maximize energy efficiency and system reliability. (iii) Numerical Modeling: Supporting the integration of the fuel cell systems and storage containment through advanced simulation. (iv) Onland Testing: test the hydrogen vaporization process to verify system performance before actual ship installation.