The Hydrogen Power Hub is designed for large marine facilities.
An international consortium, supported by the United Kingdom, has successfully confirmed the operability of the world's first autonomous hydrogen energy hub (Hydrogen Power Hub), designed to accelerate the decarbonization of ports.
The system consists of a complex of three modular floating platforms in a hexagonal shape, covering a total area of about 1,200 square meters. They house energy storage batteries with a total capacity of approximately 45 megawatt-hours, modular hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen generators, their own renewable energy sources, and a modern electrical architecture of alternating/direct current with grid-forming capability, capable of directly supplying electricity to vessels at the dock.
The concept was tested during a six-month program as part of the sixth phase of the Clean Maritime Demonstrator Competition, conducted by UK Research and Innovation in collaboration with the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions.
During the tests, specialists conducted hydrodynamic, structural, electrical engineering, and operational studies.
According to project participants, the tests confirmed that existing technologies for hydrogen storage, battery systems, fuel cells, and power electronics can be integrated into a single modular floating platform capable of supplying energy to large vessels in ports around the world.
The Hydrogen Power Hub is designed for large marine facilities and can deliver up to five megawatts of continuous clean power directly to moored vessels.
The system supports shore power supply at voltages of 6.6 kilovolts and 11 kilovolts, which is sufficient to service medium-sized cruise ships and other energy-intensive marine facilities. The project aims to address one of the key challenges of decarbonizing ports — the lack of accessible energy infrastructure.
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