The event was successfully held at the Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne (KKL) in Switzerland, on July 1-2, 2024. It was followed by the European Fuel Cell Forum (EFCF) (July 2-5, 2024) and the technical exhibition, where numerous innovations in the field were showcased.
SSD brought together experts, industry leaders, and researchers in the fields of fuel cell technology and electrolysis. The Scientific Board was chaired by Olivier Bucheli, president of the European Fuel Cell Forum (EFCF) and Syed Asif Ansar, Head of the Department of energy system integration at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the coordinator of the NAUTILUS project. His expertise in reducing carbon intensity in waterborne and airborne transport sectors, with a focus on fuel cell and battery powertrains, hydrogen generation, and electrolyser technologies, provided valuable insights for attendees. The Scientific Board of the conference was represented by:
- Jostein Bogen, VP Global Product Line Manager Electric Solutions, ABB Marine & Ports
- Laurence Grand-Clément, Founder and CEO, Persee
- Øystein Ulleberg, Chief Scientist IFE, Institute for Energy Technology
- Spyros Paris Voutetakis, Director, Process Systems Design and Implementation Laboratory/CPERI/CERTH
- Malte Zeretzke, Head or R&D, Carnival Maritime
The keynote speech to the conference was given by Peter Lystrup Christensen (Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) giving a broad overview on alternative power conversion technologies for sustainable shipping. This part was followed by the summary of the relevant EU regulatory framework and the EC funding opportunities addressed by Moisés Blanco Ríos (European Commission, DG RT) and Anna Karamigkou (European Commission, CINEA). Following speakers focused on the application of fuel cell-based energy systems in the maritime industry from various angles. In the morning session, the SSD conference showcased the evolution and diverse approaches to decarbonisation in maritime transport highlighting demonstrators and operations, and discussed challenges that synthetic and renewable fuels necessary for zero-emission shipping have to overcome. In the afternoon sessions, speakers guided the audience through the latest developments in technology solutions for advanced propulsion systems and onboard integration of fuel cell-based energy systems.
The SSD program featured not only high-level keynotes but also unveiled results from national and EU-funded projects such as the NAUTILUS project and HELENUS project. The NAUTILUS project, which aims to develop a low-emission energy system for large passenger ships, was highlighted and referred to in numerous speeches during the conference. Alongside the SSD Many scientific posters showcasing the latest research for fuel cell-technology in maritime application were presented in the conference hall, including those related to the NAUTILUS project:
- Santiago Salas Ventura (DLR): "Electrochemical Processes and Energy Systems Towards Step-wise Emission Reduction of Maritime Transport" (download the poster in PDF)
- Berend van Veldhuizen (TU Delft): "Dynamic Simulation of Marine SOFC Power Plant" (download the poster in PDF)
- Joakim Pagels (Lund University): "Emission Analysis and Health Benefits of Introducing SOFCs in Shipping" (download the poster in PDF)
- Saema Ansar (Lund University "Toxicity and Health Effects of Shipping Emissions" (download the poster in PDF)
In the exhibition area, the DLR research was represented on a booth n.14, where we had many fruitful discussions with industry and research professionals about the presented NAUTILUS project and the HELENUS project. These interactions were highly valuable, offering perspectives for future collaborations.
The Sustainable Shipping Days (SSD) conference was held alongside the European Fuel Cell Forum (EFCF), offering major opportunities to connect researchers and industry members in the fields of high-temperature fuel cells, electrolysers, and hydrogen.
- The program of the SSD 2024 (download the SSD2024 program in pdf)
- Presentations and session streams – here (access for EFCF/SSD participants /or with paywall)
- Look out for upcoming information about forthcoming SSD 2026 - here
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 861647.
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NAUTILUS is a short for Nautical Integrated Hybrid Energy System for Long-haul Cruise Ships.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 861647.