VISIONE 01 Una Società Basata sul Risparmio Energetico

YANMAR POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Motori marini alimentati a idrogeno e sviluppo MHFSselezionato per il progetto NEDO Green Innovation Fundper la costruzione di navi a emissioni zero.

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Nel contesto del crescente slancio globale verso la decarbonizzazione, l'ulteriore riduzione delle emissioni di gas serra è diventata una questione urgente nel settore delle spedizioni internazionali. Nell'ottobre 2021, il governo giapponese e l'industria marittima hanno annunciato l'obiettivo di zero emissioni nette di gas serra derivanti dal trasporto marittimo internazionale entro il 2050 e l'Organizzazione marittima internazionale, che ha adottato la strategia iniziale nel 2018 per ridurre le emissioni del trasporto marittimo internazionale di almeno il 50% entro il 2050, prevede di rivedere e rafforzare ulteriormente questa strategia nel 2023.

• Riferimento: Toward Achieving Net Zero GHG Emissions from International Shipping by 2050, Shipping Zero Emission Project

Soluzione

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, NEDO ha lanciato questo progetto per sviluppare navi marine di nuova generazione nel gennaio 2022, per costruire navi a emissioni zero. Yanmar Power Technology ha unito le forze con Kawasaki Heavy Industries e Japan Engine Corporation, J-ENG, per sviluppare il motore marino alimentato a idrogeno e MHFS ^*1 e sta svolgendo un ruolo attivo nel progetto.

Le tre società sono contemporaneamente impegnate nelle iniziative per i motori marini alimentati a idrogeno, con Kawasaki che sviluppa motori a 4 tempi a media velocità, Yanmar che sviluppa motori a 4 tempi a media e alta velocità ^*2 e J-ENG che sviluppa motori a bassa velocità 2 motori a tempi. Tratteremo l'intera gamma di motori che possono essere utilizzati per soddisfare un'ampia gamma di esigenze entro il 2026 e prevediamo di condurre un programma pilota su navi in funzione con compagnie di navigazione e cantieri navali, che porterà benefici alla società e all'economia.

Through joint investment in a newly established company, HyEng and with MHFS developed at Kawasaki, the three companies are working together to build a hydrogen-fueled propulsion system by developing common technical elements such as basic combustion analysis, materials and sealing surfaces that meet ship classification regulations, and sharing testing facilities.

• *1 MHFS: Marine Hydrogen Fuel System: hydrogen fuel marine tanks and fuel supply system
• *2 YPT sta progettando di sviluppare prima un motore a media velocità a idrogeno a doppia alimentazione, seguito da un motore ad alta velocità alimentato a idrogeno.

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• Source: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yanmar Power Technology, Japan Engine Corporation

Valore fornito

Through hydrogen-fueled engines, we will contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions in a wide range of applications, with ocean-going vessels as the main focus, and also domestic vessels. In addition, we will provide a hydrogen-fueled engine system that ensures the necessary redundancy for ships, saves space in the engine room, and satisfies NO_X and SO_X regulations. The project will also help the revitalization of the domestic maritime industry.

YANMAR ENERGY SYSTEM CO., LTD.

Contributing to the realization of a carbon-free society 100% hydrogen-fueled cogeneration manufactured by German company 2G to be sold in Japan and overseas by the end of FY 2022.

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The pursuit of energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are essential to achieve a carbon-free society. Wind power generation and solar power generation are also spreading in Japan, but the fluctuation of energy production remains a challenge, due to the characteristics of dealing with nature. Therefore, expectations are high for hydrogen as a new energy source. Hydrogen energy can be produced from various energy sources, including renewable energy, and has the advantage of not emitting CO₂ when used. Businesses are increasingly focusing on this as a medium- to long-term key to achieving carbon neutrality.

Soluzione

Yanmar Energy System has concluded a sales agreement for the 100% hydrogen-fueled cogeneration system manufactured by the German company 2G Energietechnik GmbH. The agreement is for Asia, including Japan, the Middle East, and Africa, and the system will be used in Japan within this fiscal year. We plan to handle a total of 5 models^* with a power generation capacity of 115 kW to 750 kW.

By November 2022, the machine will be installed at Yanmar Energy System’s Okayama Test Center for validation of construction and maintainability. In 2023, we will also open a facility where customers can see the actual product, and propose this system as a solution that includes hydrogen supply for various environmentally friendly projects and companies. We will also promote technological development so that gas engines made by Yanmar are also compatible with hydrogen fuel.

In the future, we will continue to propose total energy solutions, including CHP and hydrogen generators, and strengthen our initiatives to solve our customers’ energy challenges and realize a carbon-free society.

• * Depending on the results of the test, the models and actual figures may change.

Valore fornito

By promoting hydrogen-fueled cogeneration systems that generate electricity and heat efficiently, businesses can curb the amount of fossil fuels and grid electricity in their business activities, thereby contributing to a decarbonized society.