- Produce hydrogen from water and understand the possible benefits and issues of this ‘clean’ fuel
- Wire up an electric circuit using a hydrogen fuel cell to power a motor
- Build a sustainable vehicle using recycled materials and optimise its performance to carry the hydrogen fuel cell system
- Race the vehicle for a chance on the podium
Design and create a hydrogen-powered boat using unconventional materials.
Victoria is currently in the middle of a transition away from coal power generation towards renewable energy. The state government has set a target of 65% renewable energy by 2030. Hydrogen, which only emits water when it burns, is part of a clean energy future and, with a plant proposed locally, building students understanding of this technology has never been more important.
In this program students will ‘split’ water and use the hydrogen to produce clean electricity to power a motor.
Details
Available: Term 1-4
Levels: 7-12
Duration: 9:30 - 2:30 pm
Capacity: ≤56 students
- Design and Technology
- Science
- Sustainability
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Collaboration
- Creativity and Innovation
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Prototyping
- Clean Energy
- Automotive
- Product design and manufacturing
- Engineering
- Green technology
