Supply of Fuel Cell for Hydrogen Marine Propulsion Test Rig to University of Exeter
University of Exeter · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Fuel Cell for Hydrogen Marine Propulsion Test Rig to University of Exeter
Awarded 11 Feb 2022
Awarded11 Feb 2022
Value£55,575.00
SupplierFuel Cell Systems Ltd
AgencyUniversity of Exeter
RegionSouth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 9mo ago1y term
Awarded 11 Feb 2022Expired 12 Feb 2023
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The University of Exeter awarded a contract to Fuel Cell Systems Ltd for the supply of a fuel cell, the central component of a demonstration hydrogen electric propulsion system.
The system is part of the Cornwall Marine Hydrogen Centre (CMHC), a facility part-funded by an ERDF research grant, based at the University's Renewable Energy faculty in Cornwall.
The CMHC provides independent expertise and testing facilities for hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion systems for marine vessels up to 18m in length.
The contract value was £55,575.
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