Event: UBC to unveil $23-million Smart Hydrogen Energy District
On June 12, the University of B.C. will unveil the $23-million Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) on its Vancouver campus. Equipped with a hydrogen fueling station, the facility is expected to pave the way for breakthroughs in clean energy research.
SHED will produce hydrogen using solar and hydro power to operate a water electrolyser, ensuring the process is entirely green and renewable. The facility is among the first to combine hydro, solar and hydrogen energy at a single site, linking these renewable sources to a unified micro-grid.
As a model of urban planning, SHED also integrates various technologies within a city block, including a rooftop solar array and two-way electric vehicle charging.
Josie Osborne, minister of energy, mines and low carbon innovation, will join Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, president and vice-chancellor of UBC, and research and industry partners from Canada’s clean energy sector.
Media are invited to:
- Meet researchers and engineers leading the SHED project
- Learn about SHED’s contributions to clean energy and climate solutions research in B.C. and beyond
- Tour the facility following the event
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 12
Program:
- 10 a.m. Registration and refreshments
- 10:20 a.m. Formal program
- 10:50 a.m. Opportunity for media interviews
- 11:05 a.m. Facility tour
RSVP: Advance registration is required. Media interested in attending should contact lou.bosshart@ubc.ca. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to allow for camera set-up.
Location: UBC Vancouver campus. Location and parking details will be provided upon registration.
Interview opportunities:
- Dr. Walter Mérida, UBC faculty of applied science associate dean, research and industrial partnerships, and SHED research lead. For interviews with Dr. Mérida, please contact lou.bosshart@ubc.ca
