SWIFTH_2 project for hydrogen powered ferries in Scotland

摘要

The Scottish Western Isles Ferry Transport using Hydrogen (SWIFTH_2) project has studied the feasibility of ferries serving the Western Isles and west coast of Scotland being powered by hydrogen produced using onshore island wind power. SWIFTH_2 has been led by the Point and Sandwick Trust community renewable energy company, and part-funded by the Scottish Government's Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme. The project team also includes ferry and port operator Caledonia Marine Assets Ltd (CMAL), shipbuilder Ferguson Marine Engineering, project and engineering coordinator Wood Plc, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, electrolyser manufacturer ITM Power [see also page 1, and the In Brief item on page 5], energy services group Engie [In Brief item on page 5], and accountants Johnston Carmichael.