Pelican Marine Fuel Cell System

Inherently gas safe marine fuel cell system with proven fuel cell technology by Toyota

Pelican Marine Fuel Cell System

The Corvus Orca ESS is the most installed marine battery energy storage system worldwide, operating in over 700 vessels and maritime applications around the world.

Pelican Marine Fuel Cell System

Key Features

Key Features

Proven fuel cell technology from world leader, Toyota, combined with an inherently gas safe design, make the Corvus Pelican one of the safest and most advanced marine fuel cell systems ever developed.

Built to be the perfect range extender for near shore and short sea vessels, the Corvus Pelican marine hydrogen fuel cell system enables vessels to sustain zero-emission operations for longer periods of time than would be possible using battery power alone.

Proven fuel cell technology from world leader, Toyota, combined with an inherently gas safe design, make the Corvus Pelican one of the safest and most advanced marine fuel cell systems ever developed.

Built to be the perfect range extender for near shore and short sea vessels, the Corvus Pelican marine hydrogen fuel cell system enables vessels to sustain zero-emission operations for longer periods of time than would be possible using battery power alone.

Built specifically for marine applications

Engineered from the ground up to withstand maritime conditions while meeting the unique power demands of vessel operations.

Inherently gas safe

Advanced containment systems and safety protocols that eliminate risk concerns in sensitive marine environments.

Proven fuel cell technology from world leader, Toyota

Leveraging decades of innovation and reliability from the global pioneer in hydrogen fuel cell development.

Built specifically for marine applications

Engineered from the ground up to withstand maritime conditions while meeting the unique power demands of vessel operations.

Inherently gas safe

Advanced containment systems and safety protocols that eliminate risk concerns in sensitive marine environments.

Proven fuel cell technology from world leader, Toyota

Leveraging decades of innovation and reliability from the global pioneer in hydrogen fuel cell development.

Main Specification

Main Specification

Technical Excellence in Every Detail

Pack Power Size

340 kW (4 x 85 kW FC module)

Pack Power Size

340 kW (4 x 85 kW FC module)

System Power Range

340 kW - 10 MW

System Power Range

340 kW - 10 MW

Output Voltage

400-750 VDC¹

Output Voltage

400-750 VDC¹

Pack Dimensions, incl. Base and Connections (±10 mm)

Height: 2320 mm | Width: 1427 mm | Length: 2160 mm

Pack Dimensions, incl. Base and Connections (±10 mm)

Height: 2320 mm | Width: 1427 mm | Length: 2160 mm

Pack Weight (dry)

3750 kg

Pack Weight (dry)

3750 kg

Fuel

Hydrogen gas and air

Fuel

Hydrogen gas and air

Hydrogen Inlet Pressure

5.4 bar.g – 14 bar.g²

Hydrogen Inlet Pressure

5.4 bar.g – 14 bar.g²

Ingress Protection

IP44

Ingress Protection

IP44

Pack Interfaces against Ship Side

Hydrogen supply, process air supply, compressed air, cooling water, exhaust, process water, inert gas vent

Pack Interfaces against Ship Side

Hydrogen supply, process air supply, compressed air, cooling water, exhaust, process water, inert gas vent

Applications

Applications

Versatile Power for Every Maritime Need

The Corvus Pelican is ideal for zero-emission operations onboard ships that go on routes where hydrogen supply is available. The system can serve as a main power source or an additional power source. Typical vessel-types are:

Versatile Power for Every Maritime Need

The Corvus Pelican is ideal for zero-emission operations onboard ships that go on routes where hydrogen supply is available. The system can serve as a main power source or an additional power source. Typical vessel-types are:

Container feeder vessels
Container feeder vessels
Service operation vessels
Service operation vessels
Platform supply vessels
Platform supply vessels
Ro-Ro / Ro-Pax
Ro-Ro / Ro-Pax
Ferries
Ferries
Tugboats
Tugboats
Smaller cruise vessels
Smaller cruise vessels
Coastal/ regional transport
Coastal/ regional transport

Functions

Functions

Extend the range of zero-emission operations using batteries, fuel cells and green fuels

Maritime vessels that recharge often or have enough battery energy storage capacity can achieve zero-emission operations using batteries alone. Unfortunately, for many vessels this is not the case. However, zero-emission operations can be achieved using battery energy storage together with a marine fuel cell system and a green fuel source, such as hydrogen. With this combination, vessels can maintain zero-emission operations for longer without refueling or recharging. When green hydrogen is used as the fuel source, water is the only system exhaust. The result is an efficient and environmentally friendly power source, ideal for operations in emissions-restricted ports, harbors and zones.

  • Built specifically for marine applications

  • Inherently gas safe

  • Flexible and modular design

  • Scalable to meet any power demand

  • Compatible with next generation fuel cell modules

  • CoPilot system for optimization of power distribution between FCS and ESS

  • Remote performance monitoring capabilities

  • Designed for cost-effective maintenance

Development of the Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell System

The product was developed as part of the H2NOR project, a joint collaboration between Corvus Energy, Toyota and other partners.

Extend the range of zero-emission operations using batteries, fuel cells and green fuels

Maritime vessels that recharge often or have enough battery energy storage capacity can achieve zero-emission operations using batteries alone. Unfortunately, for many vessels this is not the case. However, zero-emission operations can be achieved using battery energy storage together with a marine fuel cell system and a green fuel source, such as hydrogen. With this combination, vessels can maintain zero-emission operations for longer without refueling or recharging. When green hydrogen is used as the fuel source, water is the only system exhaust. The result is an efficient and environmentally friendly power source, ideal for operations in emissions-restricted ports, harbors and zones.

  • Built specifically for marine applications

  • Inherently gas safe

  • Flexible and modular design

  • Scalable to meet any power demand

  • Compatible with next generation fuel cell modules

  • CoPilot system for optimization of power distribution between FCS and ESS

  • Remote performance monitoring capabilities

  • Designed for cost-effective maintenance

Development of the Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell System

The product was developed as part of the H2NOR project, a joint collaboration between Corvus Energy, Toyota and other partners.

Specifications & datasheet

Specifications & datasheet

Technical Specifications

System Specifications
Pack Power Size

340 kW (4 x 85 kW FC module)

Pack Power Size

340 kW (4 x 85 kW FC module)

System Power Range

340 kW - 10 MW

System Power Range

340 kW - 10 MW

Output Voltage

400-750 VDC¹

Output Voltage

400-750 VDC¹

Pack Weight (dry)

3750 kg

Pack Weight (dry)

3750 kg

Pack Dimensions, incl. Base and Connections (±10 mm)

Height: 2320 mm | Width: 1427 mm | Length: 2160 mm

Pack Dimensions, incl. Base and Connections (±10 mm)

Height: 2320 mm | Width: 1427 mm | Length: 2160 mm

Electrical Connection

Parallel connection 4 FC modules in FC pack

Electrical Connection

Parallel connection 4 FC modules in FC pack

Specific H2 Consumption

Available upon request

Specific H2 Consumption

Available upon request

Operational Specifications
Fuel

Hydrogen gas and air

Fuel

Hydrogen gas and air

Fuel Quality

ISO 14687:2019 Type I Grade D | SAE J2719:2020

Fuel Quality

ISO 14687:2019 Type I Grade D | SAE J2719:2020

Cooling Water Temperature

Inlet: 5-37°C | Outlet: Typical 55°C

Cooling Water Temperature

Inlet: 5-37°C | Outlet: Typical 55°C

Ambient Temperature

5°C - 45°C

Ambient Temperature

5°C - 45°C

Process Air Temperature

-30°C – 45°C

Process Air Temperature

-30°C – 45°C

Ducted Process Air Inlet

Available

Ducted Process Air Inlet

Available

Hydrogen Inlet Temperature

-30°C – 50°C

Hydrogen Inlet Temperature

-30°C – 50°C

Hydrogen Inlet Pressure

5.4 bar.g – 14 bar.g²

Hydrogen Inlet Pressure

5.4 bar.g – 14 bar.g²

FC Enclosure Inert Gas

Nitrogen generator included in FC pack

FC Enclosure Inert Gas

Nitrogen generator included in FC pack

Exhaust

Pure water + air

Exhaust

Pure water + air

Safety Specifications
Safety Design

Designed to ensure gas safe machinery space(s)

Safety Design

Designed to ensure gas safe machinery space(s)

Class Compliance

All major class societies (Pending)

Class Compliance

All major class societies (Pending)

Type Approval

DNV

Type Approval

DNV

Safety Signal Interface

Hardwired

Safety Signal Interface

Hardwired

General Specifications
Control and Monitoring Interface

MODBUS TCP

Control and Monitoring Interface

MODBUS TCP

Service Interval

Optimized according to operational profile

Service Interval

Optimized according to operational profile

Ingress Protection

IP44

Ingress Protection

IP44

CoPilot

Optional

CoPilot

Optional

Auxiliary power supply

230 (VAC 50/60 Hz)

Auxiliary power supply

230 (VAC 50/60 Hz)

Pack Interfaces against Ship Side

Hydrogen supply, process air supply, compressed air, cooling water, exhaust, process water, inert gas vent

Pack Interfaces against Ship Side

Hydrogen supply, process air supply, compressed air, cooling water, exhaust, process water, inert gas vent

Notes
² Minimum pressure is dependent on pack power.
² Minimum pressure is dependent on pack power.
¹ Recommended operational voltage: 550-750 VDC. Must be maintained from external source.
¹ Recommended operational voltage: 550-750 VDC. Must be maintained from external source.

Safety

Safety

Corvus Energy Safety Innovations

Corvus Energy Safety Innovations

Inherently gas safe with type approval


  • Surrounding machinery space can be considered gas safe under all conditions.

  • Significantly reduces the requirements of support systems for safety and ventilation

Passive single-cell Thermal Runaway (TR) Isolation

• True cell-level thermal runaway isolation • TR does not propagate to neighboring cells • Isolation is not dependent on active cooling

Expert Support at Every Stage

Our team of marine energy specialists is ready to help with system design, installation planning, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.

Ready to Power Your Maritime Future?

Corvus Energy combines advanced battery technology with AI-powered monitoring to deliver the safest, most efficient energy storage solutions for the maritime industry. Our automated production facility in Bergen ensures unmatched quality and reliability across our entire product line.

Ready to Power Your Maritime Future?

Corvus Energy combines advanced battery technology with AI-powered monitoring to deliver the safest, most efficient energy storage solutions for the maritime industry. Our automated production facility in Bergen ensures unmatched quality and reliability across our entire product line.

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The leader in zero-emission marine solutions, Corvus Energy products are designed for Life at Sea™ More than 50% of the world’s hybrid and all-electric maritime vessels are equipped with a Corvus Energy system.