After the fifth and eighth place in the iLumen European Solar Challenge 2020, our Team Sonnenwagen says goodbye to racing this year to focus on the next challenge: The World Solar Challenge 2021.
Check out everything you need to know about this year’s race in Belgium. With our milestones you can follow Jennifer, Simon, and the other team members throughout their experience in Belgium: from the preparation phase to crossing the finish line. Also, we will look ahead and continue to accompany Team Sonnenwagen while they prepare for the next big race – only powered by the sun!
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The iLumen European Solar Challenge in Belgium has come to an end, with our Team Sonnenwagen placing 5th and 8th. Find out more here about the hard work and preparation that went into the 24-hour race.
Aerodynamic, lightweight and highly efficient, the new Sonnenwagen is the culmination of thousands of hours of hard work from the design, engineering and technical students who make up team Sonnenwagen.
Meet the car and some of the talented and passionate team members who dreamt bigger, and made it a reality.
Innovative engineering made in Aachen.
Responsible for holding everything together by using carbon fibre as the main material and securing a safe occupant cell for the driver.
With 890 highly efficient GaAs solar cells, the team can generate approximately 1kWp on just 2,6m2. This is the only energy input they can rely on, to cross the Australian outback.
A unique four-wheel system allows front and rear axis steering in both the same and opposite directions. This system allows for optimal sailing effects with the use of side winds.
With a cell mass of 20kg, the Team generates up to 5kWh of energy capacity. This is necessary for hill climbs and periods of less solar radiation which normally fuels the solar car.
An original Sonnenwagen 2017 motor, with doubled temperature stability. Built for longer acceleration and recuperation periods.
With incredible speeds of up to 140 km/h, team Sonnenwagen journeyed through the Australian outback powered purely by solar energy! In this podcast, we spoke to Nadia Homann, engineering student and member of Team Sonnenwagen, about the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, how the race went for the team and her thoughts towards women in engineering. Listen to the podcast right here.
Meet the masterminds behind this revolutionary solar powered car
3022 km across the Australian outback, at an average speed of more than 80 km/h, powered by the sun, the worlds most renowned universities and teams come together for a demonstration of true teamwork, competitive spirit and determination.
Sonnenwagen Aachen are a team of innovative students who believe solar technology and sustainable mobility concepts are crucial for the future.
Hard work pays off. Sonnenwagen Aachen are on the road! Let the games begin.
“Our goal is to drive innovation in the areas of lightweight construction, solar energy and the driving strategy to show the world that e-mobility is the future.”
Sonnenwagen Aachen are officially on their way to the World Solar challenge. With unpredictable weather conditions, harsh terrain and sleepless nights, will they prove victorious? Join us as we witness a feat of true passion and teamwork.
