PowerCell Group says it has secured the contract to supply the fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers to be built by GMI Rederi AS. The contract, valued at just over SEK 40 million, includes 14 Marine System 225 units, providing +3 MW of power, as well as engineering services. Deliveries are scheduled for 2026 – 2027.
This order continues the strong momentum of the Marine System 225, now being deployed across an even wider range of applications in the maritime sector. With bulk carriers added to the portfolio, the system is demonstrating its flexibility and competitiveness for demanding use cases across shipping.
Each of the two vessels will be fitted with seven Marine System 225 units, enabling them to operate entirely without emissions by replacing fossil fuels with renewable hydrogen. At 85 meters long with a deadweight capacity of 4,000 tons, the vessels will be the first hydrogen-powered bulk carriers in the world when launched in early 2027.
GMI Rederi is developing the vessels, while the engineering, integration and certification process for the hydrogen system will be handled by eCap Marine, a German ship integrator specialising in green propulsion solutions. The project has received support from the Norwegian government’s Enova fund and the NOx Fund, and is part of the Green Shipping Programme, a public–private collaboration aimed at accelerating green maritime innovation.
About PowerCell
Gothenburg, Sweden headquartered PowerCell is a world leader in hydrogen electric solutions with unique fuel cell stacks and systems. With decades of experience, we use our expertise to accelerate the transition to an emission-free, more sustainable world. We target industries such as aviation, marine, off-road, on-road and stationary power generation. With our cutting-edge products we help our customers to reach net zero emissions already today.
