Telford firm unveils the £4.6m hydrogen powered vessel which is set to 'revolutionise' a global industry
A Telford firm could be set to change the face of the global shipping trade - after unveiling a groundbreaking hydrogen powered propulsion system.
Renewable company AceOn Group, who are based in Telford, has completed one of the UK’s first successful trials of a twin battery and hydrogen propulsion system.
International shipping is a major source of greenhouse gas due to its reliance on fossil fuels, accounting for around 3% of global emissions.
Last month, countries at the UN's International Maritime Organisation signed an agreement which set mandated targets to reduce emissions in the industry.
The measures are set to be formally adopted in October, before coming into force in 2027, and will become mandatory for large ocean-going ships, which emit 85% of the total CO2 emissions from international shipping.
