James Swift, a student at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Galway, along with his classmate Killian Smith, achieved top honors at the 2025 ATU Galway Engineering Exhibition and Competition. James' project, 'Harnessing Hydrogen: A Study into Renewable Energy Storage Using Hydrogen,' focuses on storing surplus renewable electricity through a hydrogen fuel cell system, promoting sustainability and emission-free energy solutions. Killian's project, the 'Easy-Lift Mechanism,' was designed to aid in handling heavy vacuum hoses on agricultural tankers, potentially reducing the risk of injury for operators, especially older farmers. The competition, which showcased innovative projects from 100 final-year students, emphasized technical merit and real-world application. The success of James and Killian has earned them a spot in the national Engineers Ireland competition, highlighting the promising future of young engineers in Ireland's sustainable development.