Descrizione del progetto
Sulla rotta verso un trasporto marittimo a zero emissioni
Il trasporto marittimo internazionale è responsabile del 3 % delle emissioni di gas a effetto serra globali. Il progetto CHEK, finanziato dall’UE, introdurrà l’evoluzione del trasporto marittimo a zero emissioni tramite una piattaforma di progettazione delle navi a prova di futuro, che sarà impiegata per lo sviluppo e la dimostrazione pratica di due modelli di navi su misura: una nave portarinfuse ottimizzata a energia eolica e una nave da crociera a idrogeno. Entrambe i modelli si avvalgono di una combinazione interdisciplinare di tecnologie che collaborano per ridurre del 99 % le emissioni di gas a effetto serra, risparmiando al contempo almeno il 50 % di energia. L’accento sarà posto sull’ottimizzazione della simbiosi tra tali tecnologie poiché si tratta della prima volta che funzioneranno all’unisono. Infine, CHEK studierà il potenziale impatto di questo approccio sulle emissioni di gas serra delle flotte a livello mondiale.
Obiettivo
CHEK proposes to reach zero emission shipping by disrupting the way ships are designed and operated today. The project will develop and demonstrate two bespoke vessel designs – a wind energy optimised bulk carrier and a hydrogen powered cruise ship – equipped with an interdisciplinary combination of innovative technologies working in symbiosis to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 99%, achieve at least 50% energy savings and reduce black carbon emissions by over 95%. Rather than “stacking” novel technologies onto existing vessel designs, the consortium is proposing to develop a unique Future-Proof Vessel (FPV) Design Platform to ensure maximised symbiosis between the novel technologies proposed and taking into consideration the vessels’ real operational profiles (rather than just sea-trial performance). The FPV Platform will also serve as a basis for replicating the CHEK approach towards other vessel types such as tankers, container ships, general cargo ships and ferries. These jointly cover over 93% of the global shipping tonnage and are responsible for 85% of global GHG emissions from shipping.
In order to achieve real-world impact and the decarbonisation of the global shipping fleet, the consortium will undertake an analysis of framework conditions influencing long-distance shipping today (including infrastructure availability) and propose solutions to ensure the proposed vessel designs can and will be deployed in reality. A Foresight Exercise will simulate the deployment of the CHEK innovations on the global shipping fleet with the aim of reaching the IMO’s goal of halving shipping emissions by 2050 and contributing to turning Europe into the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050 (as stipulated by the European Green Deal). A tailored communication and dissemination strategy led by the IMO-founded partner WMU will ensure appropriate involvement of stakeholders (e.g. MEPC, DG CLIMA, DG MOVE), including the engagement of the general public.
Campo scientifico
Parole chiave
Programma(i)
Invito a presentare proposte
Vedi altri progetti per questo bandoBando secondario
H2020-MG-2020-TwoStages
Meccanismo di finanziamento
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinatore
65101 Vaasa
Finlandia