PowerCell Group secures supply agreement with Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) for integrated methanol-to-power fuel cell system

Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Hydrogen · Country: Germany · Announced: 2026-08-13

PowerCell Group secured a supply agreement with Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) to deliver two Marine System 225 fuel cell units, two methanol reformers, hydrogen buffer storage, gas mixing, and integrated system control for the zero4cruise project. The system, valued at 4 MW, will be commissioned in the first half of 2027, with delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026, enabling DLR to test operational profiles for maritime vessel types. MReformer will supply the methanol reforming technology, integrating complementary solutions with PowerCell’s fuel cell platform to evaluate performance under representative maritime conditions. The project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, aims to generate operational knowledge to support broader deployment of fuel cell systems in maritime applications, including propulsion and auxiliary power. This collaboration builds on PowerCell’s M2Power platform, demonstrating how standardized industrial systems can be adapted to specific applications through application-specific modifications.

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PowerCell Group has secured a supply agreement with Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) to deliver two Marine System 225 fuel cell units and associated equipment, valued at 4 MW, to be commissioned in the first half of 2027. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is funding the project. PowerCell Group and MReformer are the suppliers in this agreement, with DLR as the buyer. The system will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026. The project is located in Germany and was announced on 2026-08-13.

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