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FCwave

FCwave™ — Heavy-Duty Marine & Stationary Power Fuel Cell Modules

HydrogenPEM fuel cell systemModelled
FCwave by Ballard Power Systems
Rated electrical power
200kW
Operating voltage
350–720V

Characteristics

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Rated electrical power
200kW
Operating voltage
350–720V

FCwave™ is a cabinet-based PEM fuel cell module that Ballard offers in 200 kW units, scalable from 200 kW up to 1.2 MW for marine vessels and stationary power. The design draws on more than eight generations of product development and heavy-duty module experience, and it carries type approval certification from DNV for operation in marine environments. All interfaces are reachable from the front of the cabinet, which Ballard presents as a way to simplify integration and keep servicing and total lifecycle cost low. Stated uses run from in-land cargo vessels, passenger ferries, tugboats, research vessels and container feeders to shore power, backup power, EV charging and grid balancing.

Manufacturer datasheet (13)

Dimensions with air filter (LxWxH)
1215x738x2195mm
Weight
1,000kg
Maximum coolant outlet temperature
65 °C
Environmental operating temperature
>0 °C - +45 °C
Minimum ambient start-up temperature
>0 °C
Codes, standards, directives
DNV-RU-SHIP, Pt.6 Ch.2 Sec.3
Control interface
CANbus, Modbus TCP/IP
Application
Heavy-duty applications
Dimensions(mm)
1209 x 741 x 2195mm
IP rating
IP44
Cooling Method
Liquid Cooled
Type approval
Type Approval certification from DNV for operation in marine environments
Scalable power range
200kW-1.2MW