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Towards sustainable energy technologies in the maritime industry: The dominance battle for hydrogen fuel cell technology

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper focuses on the determinants of establishing dominant hydrogen fuel cell technology designs in the maritime industry. By systematically studying the battle between the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel cell it arrives at factors for design dominance. This is the first time that factors for design dominance are studied in the maritime industry and the paper offers novel empirical material from a distinct sector. It also provides a first indication that the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell will have the highest chance to become the dominant design although the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel cell is a close follower. The paper discusses contributions, implications, and future research recommendations for the literature on dominant designs.

Source: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.12.162

Authors: K.T. De Graaf, I.H.E. Hus, H.J. Van Leeuwen, G. Van de Kaa

Institution: Delft University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400