The fuel cell system converts the chemical energy in hydrogen into electrical energy. In addition to the fuel cell itself, the system also includes various components called "auxiliary equipment (BoP)", which are crucial for the performance, efficiency, and durability of the system.

The Horizon Europe project "BeBoP" aims to improve these auxiliary equipment components by bringing together key component developers, world-class powertrain designers, and top research institutions. Over a period of three and a half years, the project will develop components that are more efficient, compact, reliable, and capable of monitoring the health of fuel cells.

Sigrid L æ dre, project coordinator and senior research scientist at the Norwegian Institute of Technology and Industry Research (SINTEF), said, "By improving auxiliary equipment components to surpass existing technological levels, the innovative achievements of the BeBoP project will make hydrogen fuel cell systems more efficient and reliable, ultimately driving the fuel cell market one step closer towards large-scale deployment of heavy-duty transportation applications