HILLS International College, Jimboomba, will introduce revolutionary hydrogen conversion training into its curriculum to address future energy needs and prepare students for jobs of the future.
It will collaborate with a university and two international hydrogen companies so students can train in the technology.
The school hosts A Morning with Hydrogen on Thursday, November 22 at 10am. About 50 guests will get an insight into the power of the fuel supplement and those advocating its use.
Politicians, corporates, engineers and international fact-finders will test the product by catching a ride on the school’s own hydrogen-converted bus.
Hills College chief executive Joe Marinov said the school was determined to play a key role in the global energy revolution, through training and research.
“Everyone has heard about hydrogen and the benefits to the environment from its use but it has always seemed like a fuel source that is 10 to 20 years away. No, it’s already here and we need to let people understand how it will change our lives and our economy,” he said.
“Our school will have a bus that runs on a combination of hydrogen and diesel. We are about to roll out student training courses in how to convert and maintain engines and systems to operate on a hydrogen fuel supplement.”
Hills College allies with universities and ambitious hydrogen companies Hems Global and ITM Power to advance public awareness and industry support for the rollout of hydrogen fuel as a replacement for fossil fuels.
“Our goal is to get companies to embrace hydrogen as a supplement and eventual replacement fuel for diesel and not only cut down on pollution but get better economy out of engines,” said Mike Maurer, a former power station executive and modern-day hydrogen advocate.
“It says a lot that we have even had enquiries about the Hills College event from Pacific Island nations and countries in Asia. These are places that use a lot of diesel and want to learn how to generate hydrogen and cut down on expensive imported petroleum products.
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“We’re not just talking about buses. Hydrogen can be used a fuel supplement in anything. One of the Pacific Island nations is even talking to us about introducing it to the fishing fleet.”
