It appears kids, Lego and hydrogen is an explosive mix…of creativity!
More than 750 Aberdeen pupils have taken part in a challenge to build the most efficient hydrogen-powered LEGO car.
The competition, run by education group Stemovators, pitched teams of S2 pupils (aged 12-13), together to design and build vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, with the top performers competing at a regional final held at Hydrasun’s Hydrogen Skills Academy.
Around 120 students and teachers gathered for the event, with Lochside Academy crowned champions, ahead of Cults Academy and Bridge of Don Academy.
The challenge was delivered in partnership with Hydrogen Challenge Ltd and is backed by bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited – a joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council – alongside Hydrasun, OPITO and ETZ Ltd.
Thomas Wild, Head of Stemovators, praised the project for giving young people a chance to explore real-world energy challenges while developing critical STEM skills.
He said: “It’s inspiring to see pupils working together and learning about future career pathways in the hydrogen sector.”
The initiative aims to inspire the next generation of talent to support the growing hydrogen economy in Aberdeen and across Scotland.
Arlan Harris, Director of Hydrogen Challenge Ltd, said the event was the first step towards re-establishing the challenge as a Scotland-wide initiative.
The challenge builds confidence, develops technical know-how and shines a spotlight on hydrogen’s role in the energy transition.
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