Project description
UP400 is the first compact fuel-cell generator for sailboats
EU-funding of the UpGen project is enabling Estonia-based startup PowerUp Fuel Cells(opens in new window) to develop the first electric generator based on fuel cell technology that can be connected with solar panels to produce power on board a sailboat or yacht. Its design and light weight will make it easy to transport and carry. Simple to use and virtually silent when operating, it will require no maintenance. The technology will be a flexible alternative to noisy diesel generators and heavy batteries. The company will also explore its use in other market areas including refrigerated containers, military, recreational vehicles, electric cars and bikes, drones, and off-grid homes.
Objective
PowerUp has created UP400 – THE FIRST FUEL CELL-BASED ELECTRIC GENERATOR IN THE WORLD to exploit pure hydrogen gas in the maritime sector. It will be a disruptive innovation. UP400 extremely lightweight, water and corrosion resistant, can run easily in extreme conditions and does not need maintenance. UP400 is specifically designed for the sailing boat industry. However, because of the unique properties, it is possible to expand to many other market segments in the future – refrigerated containers, military, recreational vehicle, electric cars, drones, electric bikes, and off-grid homes.
Still, a great amount of research input is needed to clarify the exact market size and the requirements of the entry market. Also, feasibility and cost analyses need to be performed to develop a solid business plan before we can include bigger investments and take the next step towards bringing our innovative product to high enough maturity level to capture a
considerable market share.
The main goal of this proposal is to perform market research to map out the accessible market size and generate technology and product development roadmap together with investment and financial plan for the market entry and expansion, as well sales development plan. It is extremely important to gather data about current and potential requirements to identify power consumption in all potential market segments.
One of the most important tasks within this project will be the mapping of hydrogen refilling stations for our particular solution and scout the alternative ways for the hydrogen refilling at the marinas.
Other objectives of the proposal are to perform the Freedom to Operate analysis and to map out the necessary certifications needed for each market to get a better overview of the future costs and go-to-market timeline. This is essential for developing a solid business plan.
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- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering electronic engineering robotics autonomous robots drones
- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels fuel cells
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H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs
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H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges
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H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies
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SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020
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12618 Tallinn
Estonia
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