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Motion · S6M-17643 · 21 May 2025

University of Glasgow Hydrogen Fuel Racing (HFR) Team to Compete in Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

Lodged by Pauline McNeill (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Hydrogen Fuel Racing (HFR) team at the University of Glasgow on being selected to represent Team Scotland at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge; notes that the annual challenge brings together students from around the world as they compete to design and build boats powered by renewable energy sources; understands that this challenge allows participants to explore new technologies, innovative materials and alternative propulsion systems that reduce environmental impact while maintaining nautical performance; recognises that the team is a core collaborator on the Vital Spark, a groundbreaking hydrogen-powered hydrofoil developed by PlusZero, in partnership with Forth Ports and a host of leading academic business, and industry partners; understands that the University of Glasgow Hydrogen Fuel Racing team has played a central role in developing this world-first prototype, showcasing cutting-edge sustainable propulsion technology, including the groundbreaking solid-state hydrogen storage system by Aich2 and advanced marine battery systems by EPTechnologies, working alongside student engineers at Heriot-Watt University, who have developed another vessel that will also represent Team Scotland at the upcoming challenge; believes that the contribution of the team reflects the spirit of the University of Glasgow’s innovation, sustainability and student-led excellence, as they lead one of the most ambitious hydrogen transport projects in the country, and wishes the team of student engineers well as they progress to the challenge.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.