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Decarbonising Maritime Shipping Through Multi-Fuel Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Pathways: Synergies and Trade-offs Between Environmental and Social Sustainability Metrics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Social risks primarily arise during ship operation as well as in the respective electricity sectors. Energy source for electrolysis is crucial for environmental performance of e-fuels, with wind and PV energy generally showing the lowest environmental impacts Among the alternative fuels analysed, hydrogen generally shows the lowest environmental impacts à To substantially decarbonise, ships need to be powered using hydrogen or ammonia made from 100% renewable energy.

Source: Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften digital collection (Zurich University of Applied Sciences)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23056861

Authors: Stucki, Matthias, Frehner, Alena, Itten, René

Institution: ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Affordable and clean energy, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission