more than just fuel cells more than just fuel cells

Multiple application
fields
for maritime fuel cell systems

Proton Motor offers fuel cell systems for ships and

boats in the power range of 5 kW – 300 kW.

Small battery powered boats n z e r o e m i ss i o n Fuel cell systems

with fuel cell system as range extender:
■■ Much more power and fun
■■ Highly enhanced range and autonomy in
contrast to battery-only solutions (typically
one day instead of one to two hours)
Passenger ships:
■■ Up to four FC systems in parallel enable
up to 300 kW of FC power.
Larger ships:
■■ Diesel generator for peak power
■■ Fuel cell for zero emission in ecologically
sensitive areas or close to land
n low noise
n h i g h e s t e ff i c i e n c y for zero emission ship
propulsion
Main benefits of the
PM fuel cell solution
For passengers:
■■ Zero emissions: no exhaust fumes,
pure water is the only emission
■■ Zero vibration
■■ Super-quiet operation
For ship operators:
■■ Higly efficient operation: typically double as
efficient as a diesel-powered ship FCS Alsterwasser: the world´s first fuel cell
■■ Image boost through new zero emission technology powered passenger ship for 100 passengers
■■ Possibility to open up new routes in protected
waterways or lakes (where no combustion engines

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Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH Phone +49 (0) 89 1276265 - 11

Benzstraße 7 Fax +49 (0) 89 1276265 - 99
D-82178 Puchheim email sales@proton-motor.de
Germany Web www.proton-motor.de
PM Basic A 50 maritime FCS Alsterwasser
Proton Motor fuel cell system for ships Proton Motor turnkey propulsion system

■■ Highly efficient generation of electrical energy Interfaces of PM Basic A 50 maritime

from hydrogen
■■ Ready for OEM integration, contains the balance
of plant components which are vital for a safe
and efficient operation of the fuel cell system
■■ Compact design for integration under deck
■■ “FC-100” certified by Germanischer Lloyd for use
on ships and boats

Technical Data:
■■ Rated power 48 kW FCS Alsterwasser in operation in Hamburg
■■ Fuel Hydrogen 5.0, 7 bar
■■ Voltage output 140–260 V DC, < 350 A
■■ Max. system efficiency > 50 % Propulsion Buffer Battery 12 Hydrogen
■■ Operating temperature < 70° C motor 100 kW Lead-Gel tanks 350 bar,
■■ Weight ca. 500 kg 560 V, 360 Ah in total 50 kg H2 Fuel Cell System
■■ Size 220 x 110 x 90 cm (max.) “PM Basic A 50 maritime”
48 kW peak power

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Proton Motor turnkey propulsion system

for FCS Alsterwasser, launched August 2008
by Alstertouristik GmbH in Hamburg. Power Bow thruster
More than 14,000 passengers in one year. electronics 20 kW