Led by Norway’s Maritime CleanTech, the STEESMAT project is introducing a new electrical platform compatible with renewable energy sources, including hydrogen.

A total of 13 European partners are collaborating on this initiative, which aims to simplify the use of green energy on board while optimising the efficiency of existing technology. “The €8 million in EU funding will enable us to develop solutions that not only reduce emissions but also streamline the integration of sustainable energy sources,” says Ada Jakobsen, CEO of Maritime CleanTech.

In practical terms, the STEESMAT project is developing an innovative power system based on medium-voltage direct current (MVDC), replacing conventional alternating current (AC) systems. This solution enables engines to operate more efficiently at variable speeds while facilitating the integration of multiple renewable energy sources on large ships, including batteries, solar panels, fuel cells, and wind turbines.

Beyond energy savings, the system has the potential to reduce emissions by up to 40%. The technology will be tested aboard a former Norwegian Coast Guard vessel, now renamed RV North Star.

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