The 2025 TU Delft Hydro Motion Team, comprised of 25 adult students, has developed a hydrofoiling boat powered by liquified hydrogen. This innovative project follows in the footsteps of previous teams at the Dutch university, with a history dating back to 2005. The team’s focus on sustainable technologies led them to switch from solar power to compressed hydrogen in 2021, and they made history in 2024 by crossing the North Sea in the first hydrogen-powered boat.
The team’s latest creation will be showcased at the Monaco Sea Lab 2025, where it will compete in three races testing speed, maneuverability, and endurance. The students believe that liquified hydrogen, with its significantly higher energy density compared to compressed hydrogen, represents a major step forward in sustainable transportation. They hope to inspire the shipping industry to embrace greener practices and demonstrate the power of innovation and teamwork in achieving decarbonization.
The hydrofoiling boat features a custom-made cryogenic hydrogen storage tank, a fuel cell for power, and a lithium iron phosphate battery for buffering. The design includes a carbon fiber hull, computer-controlled foils, and advanced insulation technology to maintain the liquid hydrogen at the required temperature. With the vessel design finalized, the students are now focused on building the boat in preparation for the upcoming competition in July.
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