Advancements in Hybrid Power Systems for Marine Applications
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2025 | Viewed by 351
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The maritime industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation, marked by the transition towards propulsion systems that are both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. This shift is prominently reflected in the adoption of hybrid and all-electric propulsion systems, using renewable energy sources such as photovoltaics, fuel cells, hydrogen, and other emerging technologies. The evolution of advanced electrical distribution topologies further enhances these systems’ efficiency and reliability.
As vessels have progressed towards all-electric propulsion, they have encountered challenges associated with variable and fluctuating propulsion loads. In response, hybrid energy storage systems have emerged as effective solutions, particularly when integrating renewable sources. The incorporation of photovoltaic and fuel cell technologies into these storage systems enables vessels to handle high-frequency fluctuations, support primary generators, and provide reliable energy backup across varying sea states and cruising conditions. Furthermore, hydrogen has shown great promise as a clean and sustainable fuel source, contributing to the decarbonization of the maritime sector.
This highlights the critical role of power management systems in optimizing the performance of hybrid power systems. Efficient power management is paramount to ensuring the reliability, sustainability, and overall effectiveness of hybrid and all-electric propulsion systems, especially as vessels navigate diverse operational conditions.
This Special Issue aims to present and share the latest advancements in the theory, design, modeling, application, route planning, and energy optimization of hybrid electric maritime vessels. Original research articles and review papers are welcome. Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Electrical propulsion and generation;
- Energy storage systems;
- Cold-ironing and shore power;
- Green shipping technologies;
- Ship- and system-level modeling;
- Fuel cells and their integration into maritime applications;
- Advanced modeling approaches for hybrid maritime power systems;
- Energy-efficient navigation strategies;
- Rule-based and optimization-based power and energy management methods;
- Real-time and offline power and energy management systems;
- Integration of hydrogen into maritime energy systems;
- Advances in hydrogen storage and utilization;
- Environmental impact assessments of hydrogen-powered vessels;
- Technological developments enhancing the efficiency and durability of hydrogen energy systems.
Dr. Peilin Xie
Dr. Sen Tan
Dr. Rosemary Norman
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy
- maritime power systems
- electrical propulsion systems
- fuel cells
- power management systems
- energy management systems
- energy storage systems
- green hydrogen
- hydrogen-fueled ships
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