ELIRE Maritime has received international recognition for its Hydrogen Power Hubs after being awarded Ports and Harbors Innovation of the Year at the Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards 2026 in Amsterdam.

The award highlights the growing role of hydrogen technologies in addressing one of the maritime sector’s most pressing challenges: providing clean, scalable and resilient energy infrastructure capable of supporting port decarbonization and the electrification of maritime operations.

ELIRE Maritime’s Hydrogen Power Hubs are designed as modular hydrogen-powered microgrids that combine hydrogen production, storage, power generation and intelligent energy management into a deployable energy platform. The solution enables ports, harbors, marinas and waterfront facilities to access reliable low-carbon power without being constrained by grid capacity limitations or lengthy utility infrastructure upgrades.

As global ports face increasing pressure to reduce emissions while supporting electrified vessels, shore power systems and energy-intensive operations, hydrogen is emerging as a critical component of the future maritime energy ecosystem. Unlike traditional grid-dependent solutions, hydrogen-based energy systems provide long-duration energy storage, enhanced resilience and the ability to deploy clean power in locations where electrical infrastructure is limited or unavailable.

Luke Jenkinson, Founder and Group CEO of ELIRE Group, said: “This award is an important recognition of the role hydrogen can play in accelerating maritime decarbonization. While much of the industry discussion focuses on hydrogen as a marine fuel, its value as an energy infrastructure solution is equally significant. Ports around the world are facing increasing demand for clean electricity, yet many are constrained by limited grid capacity and long infrastructure delivery timelines. Our Hydrogen Power Hubs provide a practical pathway forward by enabling ports to deploy clean, resilient and scalable power systems today using technologies that are commercially available and proven.”

The Hydrogen Power Hubs operate as integrated energy systems capable of storing renewable energy in the form of hydrogen and converting it back into power when required. This approach allows operators to manage intermittent renewable generation while providing continuous power for critical port and maritime applications.

The award reflects growing industry recognition that hydrogen infrastructure will play an essential role in supporting the wider maritime energy transition. Beyond vessel propulsion, hydrogen-powered energy systems are increasingly being viewed as a strategic solution for shore power, charging infrastructure, terminal operations and energy resilience.

With ports globally seeking pathways to achieve net-zero targets while maintaining operational efficiency, ELIRE believes hydrogen-based energy infrastructure will become a key enabler of scalable maritime decarbonization.

The Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards are judged by an independent panel of maritime journalists, consultants and industry experts and recognise innovations contributing to a more sustainable maritime future.