Swedish fuel cell technology developer PowerCell Sweden AB (PowerCell) has announced that it has secured an order for delivery of its M2Power 250 methanol-to-power system from a European shipyard. The system, rated at 0.5 MW, will be installed as part of a retrofit program on a large sailing yacht, with delivery planned for 2027.
Valued at SEK 43 million (≈ EUR 3.9 million), the order marks the second commercial contract for the M2Power 250 platform, which was launched in late 2024.
The integrated system combines PowerCell’s proven fuel cell technology with an onboard methanol reformer that converts renewable methanol into clean hydrogen for direct use in the fuel-cell stack.
Compact and modular
The result is a compact, turnkey solution enabling zero-emission power generation.
The M2Power 250 system delivers 250 kW per module and can be combined to multi-megawatt configurations.
It integrates PowerCell’s latest generation fuel cell stack technology with an efficient methanol reformer and balance-of-plant components in a compact, skid design.
The solution offers high electrical efficiency, silent operation, and true zero emissions of NOx, SOx, and particulate matter (PM).
This order confirms market interest in our methanol-to-power platform. The M2Power 250 offers shipowners a practical way to reduce emissions in existing vessels and supports the accelerating shift toward cleaner auxiliary and propulsion power, said Richard Berkling, CEO of PowerCell Group.
