Naval hybrid propulsion and power systems
Funds a prototype hybrid propulsion and DC power system that adapts commercial low-carbon marine tech for warships.
Naval hybrid propulsion and power systems is a European Defence Fund (EDF) grant, part of the spin-in EDF-2025-LS-RA-SI call, that funds a prototype hybrid propulsion and DC power system adapting commercial low-carbon marine technology — electrical propulsion, silicon-carbide power electronics, fuel cells and high-capacity batteries — for warships, to cut emissions while preserving range, survivab…
This topic wants a prototype, testbed and general architecture for modular hybrid propulsion and hybrid DC power systems for naval vessels — adapting commercially developed technology such as electrical propulsion, silicon-carbide power electronics, fuel cells and high-capacity batteries for military use, to cut emissions while preserving range, survivability and low acoustic/infrared/electromagnetic signatures. It spans vessel types from small high-speed combat craft to large frigates and destroyers.
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