Yanmar and the Red Dot Design for Fuel Cells
Yanmar Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Wins Red Dot Design Award 2025
Fuel cells aren’t sexy, in aesthetic terms, yet Yanmar managed to win the Red Dot Design Award 2025. Yanmar Power Technology has been awarded in the Product Design category of the Red Dot Design Award 2025 for its maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, the GH240FC.
The system also won a Good Design Award in 2024, further validating its excellence in both functionality and design.
Let’s delve deeper into the reasons for the Yanmar GH240FC Red Dot Design Award
Commercialized in 2023, the GH240FC features a streamlined form with minimal external protrusions to enhance both aesthetic appeal and ease of maintenance. To stand out in the clean energy sector, where white is often the dominant colour, the unit uses “Yanmar Premium Red,” the company’s brand color. The bold “H₂” mark on the front clearly communicates its role as a next-generation power system.
The Red Dot Design Award evaluates entries across three categories: product design, brands & communication design, and design concepts. The product design category, which the GH240FC won, is among the largest and most competitive globally. Winners are selected by an international panel of design experts who judge entries based on innovation, functionality, and sustainability.
The GH240FC was recognized not only for its contribution to decarbonization but also for enhancing the value of maritime vessels through improved safety, reduced noise and vibration, and overall performance.
