MiNaMi addresses the urgent need to decarbonize the maritime sector, which already accounts for nearly 3% of global GHG emissions and is expected to contribute an increasing share of transport-related emissions in the coming decades. While electrification is progressing in light-duty road transport, emissions from maritime transport continue to grow, highlighting the need for scalable zero-emission solutions.

MiNaMi aims to develop a MW-scale PEM fuel cell system with a lifetime exceeding 80,000 operating hours, enabling operation over more than one million nautical miles at a speed of 12.5 knots. The system is designed primarily for maritime applications but will also be applicable to other high-power segments, including rail transport, stationary power generation, and large non-road mobile machinery such as mining trucks.

By pushing the boundaries of current state-of-the-art PEM fuel cell technology, the MiNaMi project aims to deliver economically viable and environmentally sustainable solutions aligned with Europe’s climate and decarbonization targets.