They will be destined for naval and terrestrial solutions
Isotta Fraschini Motori (IFM), a Fincantieri subsidiary specialized in advanced fuel cell technologies and a historic brand of Made in Italy, has inaugurated a new production line at its Bari plant dedicated to the development and testing of hydrogen fuel cell systems that will be destined for naval and terrestrial solutions.
Among the first applications is the marinized fuel cell module produced by IFM that will be installed on board the Viking Libra, the world’s first cruise ship powered by hydrogen stored on board and used for both propulsion and electrical power generation, which is under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard and will be completed by the end of next year.
The new production line is an integral part of the Innovation and Development Center (CIS) launched in 2023 also with the support of the Puglia European Regional Development Fund and is part of the transformation of the Bari plant into a cutting-edge technological hub oriented towards net zero. With an integrated industrial ecosystem approach, Isotta Fraschini Motori, with an economic commitment of approximately 30 million euros over five years, part of which is financed through IPCEI funds, aims to develop innovative zero-emission systems and significantly reduce its carbon footprint, also through energy recovery from the production process.
“With the inauguration of Isotta Fraschini Motori’s new fuel cell production line,” emphasized the CEO and General Manager of Fincantieri, Pierroberto Folgiero, “Fincantieri takes a decisive step towards the future of naval technology. This is a commitment that realizes our strategic vision: to lead the sustainable transformation of the industry through our distinctive innovation capability and our deep roots in the local territories. We aim to make hydrogen a concrete lever for the competitiveness and decarbonization of the European production system, and to consolidate our leadership role in the adoption of pioneering technologies.
