McPhy Energy, a company specialized in hydrogen-based solutions for the industry, mobility and renewable energy sector, has just signed a decisive contract in the field of sea H2 mobility with Fincantieri.

McPhy Energy, exclusive owner of a solid state hydrogen storage breakthrough technology, will perform a hydrogen storage design for vessels powered by hydrogen that will lead to the manufacturing of the first prototype.

“We are very pleased to collaborate with McPhy Energy and to benefit from their worldwide recognized know-how combining its unique technology for hydrogen storage to all safety features,” comments Gerardo Borgogna, Fincantieri Head of Submarine Design Department. “This is a key project for Fincantieri development towards the green energy technology decreasing the environmental impact of sea mobility.”

“McPhy is proud to work with a leading shipbuilder like Fincantieri that push forward the green energy economy on the sea which will be possible with a competitive viable green hydrogen infrastructure,” says Diana de Rosmini, McPhy Energy Sales Director.

“This partnership with Fincantieri shows that hydrogen provides green solutions not only to terrestrial transports, but also to sea or air mobility. This is one of the first industry move on this field of sea mobility, and working together with Fincantieri is a great value for McPhy Energy, and will bring us real technology advantages on the market,” adds Adamo Screnci, McPhy Energy Board Member & Executive Vice President, “it is also the starting point to create a real green hydrogen infrastructure, including storages & local green generation, and McPhy Energy has the solution”.

Press Release, February 11, 2014