Advent’s new methanol clean power solution

The new solution results from the synergy of the company’s High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cells with a compact battery unit, designed to fulfill both primary and auxiliary power requirements for vessels.

“We are delighted to introduce this groundbreaking solution that eliminates the need for recharging and the burden of lugging a heavy onboard battery,” said Dr Vasilis Gregoriou, chairman and CEO, Advent.

”As methanol becomes more widely adopted in the marine industry, our purpose-designed systems for this environmentally-friendly fuel sets us apart. Serene Power Systems are designed to operate efficiently and cost-effectively at high temperatures, ensuring practical and trouble-free methanol utilisation.”

Compact solution

Serene Power Systems integrate a compact battery, significantly smaller than traditional battery-only solutions, with a small fuel cell configuration operating on methanol or eMethanol.

This combination not only serves as the primary power source for smaller vessels, including leisure boats, sailboats, ferries and inland river vessels, but also replaces conventional diesel generators, providing a clean and efficient power alternative for a wide range of marine applications.

Furthermore, they offer robust power capacity for supporting auxiliary loads on larger vessels and supply convenient shore power solutions for vessels at ports.

Serene Power Systems are purpose-built for optimal performance with various fuels, including methanol, biomethanol and eMethanol. In the future Advent will introduce 100% green eMethanol.

Operating at high temperatures, they efficiently generate electricity while producing heat, significantly boosting overall efficiency, which can reach up to 85%.

These systems exhibit exceptional resilience in diverse environmental conditions, spanning extreme heat, cold, humidity and air pollution, operating within an ambient temperature range of -20°C to +50°C, all without the need for modifications. 

They offer several other key advantages. They can be customised for every vessel and are designed with modular flexibility, ensuring durability.

The systems also operate in near silence preserving the tranquility of the vessel experience by eliminating disruptive noise and vibration.

Serene Power Systems will be introduced to the industry for the very first time at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023.