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Sustainable Hydrogen Fuel Solutions

EnergyCo Company - Integrating hydrogen fuel technology into urban public transportation systems

Duration: 8 weeks
Team Size: 3-5 students
Capacity: 4-12 students

Challenge Overview

This challenge invites students to develop innovative solutions to integrate hydrogen fuel technology into urban public transportation systems. The challenge focuses on developing cost-effective infrastructure for hydrogen refueling stations that can be implemented in densely populated urban areas with limited space.

Expected Outcomes

  • A conceptual design or prototype model of an urban hydrogen refuelling station
  • A technical report detailing feasibility, cost analysis, and environmental benefits
  • A presentation (10–15 mins) highlighting the design, business case, and potential adoption challenges

Timeline

1

Week 1-2: Problem Identification

Research industry challenges, analyse case studies, and form teams.

2

Week 3-4: Solution Development

Generate ideas, select the most promising concept, and refine design goals.

3

Week 5-6: Prototyping

Develop a prototype or simulation and run initial tests.

4

Week 7: Implementation Planning

Evaluate technical feasibility, costs, and environmental or social impact.

5

Week 8: Final Presentations

Deliver a prototype/demo, written report, and team presentation to the panel.

Key Dates

FEB
11

Industry Q&A Live Session 1

11th February 2026

Presenter: Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Launch Session →
FEB
25

Industry Q&A Live Session 2

25th February 2026

Presenter: James Anderson

Launch Session →

Supporting Materials

Challenge_Brief_Detailed.pdf
Technical_Requirements.docx
Reference_Studies.pdf

Matched Faculties

Engineering
Business
Computer Science
Physics

Challenge Details

Industry Sector
Energy & Sustainability
Deadline
15 June, 2026
Student Capacity
4-12 students
Status
Active

Unanswered Questions

2

Are there specific environmental impact metrics we should prioritize in our analysis?

Asked by Emma Wilson • 1 day ago

University of Manchester

Should we focus on buses or trains for the prototype design?

Asked by Tom Davies • 2 days ago

University of Manchester

Answered Questions

Q: What is the expected budget range for the hydrogen station prototype?

Asked by Sarah Johnson

A: The budget should be in the range of £50,000-£100,000 for a small-scale prototype.