H2 Barge 1 – Zero-Emission Inland Container Ship

Converted from a conventional diesel vessel, H2 Barge 1 demonstrates that deep cuts in emissions are possible without sacrificing uptime. Its energy core uses three Nedstack PemGen modules (≈825 kW total) with a lithium-ion battery (≈504 kWh) for peak shaving, delivering smooth electric propulsion and reliable hotel power.

Hydrogen arrives in two 40-ft containerized storage units that are be swapped ate the terminal to minimize turnaround time. For shippers, the benefits are immediate: zero CO₂/NOₓ/SOₓ/PM along the route, markedly lower noise, and a scalable fuelling model that fits existing terminals. For modular hardware and class-compliant safety systems simplify maintenance and pave the way for fleet replication across similar hulls.

From retrofit to revenue service, H2 Barge 1 proves hydrogen works for real-world container logistics.

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Operational logic & energy regularity

The architecture is modular and relaiable. Containerized hydrogen sets the baseline, the Nedstack fuel cells provide steady, efficient power, and the battery handles transients, berthing and peak loads. Standardized swap-and-go fuelling, remote diagnostics and clear operating envelopes keep crews focused on schedule and cargo turning a flagship pilot into a repeatable model for clean inland shipping.