Solar Cars & Races
In this race, students, grade 6-12, are invited to design and build a solar-powered model car that will complete a race in the shortest possible time using the available power. The Solar Grand Prix challenges students to use scientific know-how, creative thinking, experimentation, and teamwork to design and build high-performance model solar vehicles.
The Green Grand Prix is an educational and competitive event in Watkins Glen, NY. Our Road Rally has now been named THE DORIS BOVEE MEMORIAL ROAD RALLY. Doris Bovee was an environmental enthusiast and our road rally is a tribute to her.
The Supermileage competition provides engineering and technology students with a challenging design project that involves the development and construction of a single-person, fuel-efficient vehicle. Vehicles are powered by a small four-cycle engine.
The first economy run race for the electric vehicle in the world.
The Michelin Challenge Bibendum is open to carmakers, universities, public or private companies and research institutes who wish to participate with production or prototypes / concept vehicles.
The Shell Eco-Marathon is an annual fuel-economy competition organized and/or supported by various Shell companies across Europe. Results have improved from a few hundred miles per gallon to the 2001 World Record of 10240 mpg by team Fancy Carol NOK of Japan.
The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE is a ten million dollar international competition to create an economically viable vehicle that averages more than 100 miles per gallon equivalent, and can be sold in units of ten thousand or more.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Program is a classroom-based, hands-on educational program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. JSS student teams apply math, science, and creativity to construct model solar-powered cars and race them in interscholastic competitions hosted within their schools or within their states or regions.
The exciting route that will be traveled will lead teams past landmarks and cultural destinations including the Shueishang Tropic of Cancer Park in Chia-yi, Lukang Tienhou Temple in Changhua, Da-Jai as Jenlan Temple in Taichung, Chulu Pasture in Taitung, and Fong Kong in Pintong.
Annual solar car race
In existence since 1987, the World Solar Challenge entrants will traverse more than 3,000km of the Australian continent from tropical Darwin to balmy Adelaide, in cars powered by nothing more than the sun.
The Solar Car Challenge was established in 1993 to help motivate students in science and engineering, and to increase alternative energy awareness. The Challenge teaches high school students around the world how to build roadworthy solar cars.
A competition to design, build and race solar-powered cars in a cross-country event.
Melbourne based non-profit Aurora Vehicle Association Inc developed this record-breaking solar car. A volunteer group of young enthusiasts, Aurora has existed since 1980.
The dream of building a solar car and set a new world distance record.
University of New South Wales
Kyushu Tokai University solar car project
Solar powered vehicle weekend project
Kanazawa Institute of Technology
Osaka Sangyo University
The Umicar solar car will be the first Belgian car to participate in the Australian WSC (2005).
Nuna 2 is a solar car. In fact, she is the World Champion solar car, for it has won the World Solar Challenge in Australia in 2003. Top speed: 170 km/h, or +100mph
Solar car built by students, 3rd edition.
Builders of the Fireball and Phoenix solar cars.
A non-profit association, regrouping several engineering students from different disciplines at Montreals cole Polytechnique. The first car, Esteban I, participated to the American Solar Challenge 2001.
Blue Sky Solar Racing is made up of undergraduate and graduate students and alumni volunteers from the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, the Faculty of Arts & Science, and the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management.
The Rice University Solar Car team is an interdisciplinary group consisting of students from the various engineering disciplines, from the natural sciences, and from the social sciences and humanities as well.
Makers of Solar Rolar, Dakota Sun, Dakota Heat, Solar Wind, Shock Hazard, … solar cars.
The Solar Knights are a group of young, dedicated engineering students. Started in 1990, the goal of the Solar Knights has been to develop and build a vehicle capable of transporting a human being over vast distances using only what energy is given off by the sun to power a fast, efficient and very environmentally-friendly car.
The Michigan Solar Car Team is a non-profit, student run organization whose purpose is to design, finance, build and race a solar powered vehicle in several competitions across the US and the World.
The MIT SEVT recently released Tesseract, the first in a new family of cars that take advantage of space-grade solar cells and the ISF 5000 regulations. Tesseract placed third in the 2003 World Solar Challenge across the Australian Outback.
One of the main goals of Team PrISUm is to educate the community about solar energy. Throughout the year we participate in several outreach events, listed below, to talk to various groups of people at schools, businesses, and public venues.
Solar Phantom Team
University Makers of the Mercury solar car.
Founded in 1998, the Northwestern University Solar Car Team is an undergraduate student organization composed of students and faculty advisors from the broad range of engineering disciplines at Northwestern University working together to design, build, and race solar electric vehicles for competition in the American Solar Challenge and Formula Sun races.
It combines aircraft composite construction with satellite grade solar cells, and solid lithium-polymer batteries – all based on an ultra-light aluminum space frame chassis.
CalSol is the UC Berkeley solar vehicle team, a completely student-run organization.
With an award for its aerodynamic design, Solar Eagle 1 placed first in California and fourth in the Nation during the GM Sunrayce. More in the make…
Makers of the “Drifter” solar car.
What started as an idea for a Mechanical Engineering senior project to build a small remote-control solar-powered car has mushroomed into a the largest undergraduate engineering project ever undertaken a Auburn University.
Alabama
What started as an idea for a Mechanical Engineering senior project to build a small remote-control solar-powered car has mushroomed into a the largest undergraduate engineering project ever undertaken a Auburn University.
Arizona
Makers of the “Drifter” solar car.
Australia
University of New South Wales
California
CalSol is the UC Berkeley solar vehicle team, a completely student-run organization.
With an award for its aerodynamic design, Solar Eagle 1 placed first in California and fourth in the Nation during the GM Sunrayce. More in the make…
Canada
Builders of the Fireball and Phoenix solar cars.
A non-profit association, regrouping several engineering students from different disciplines at Montreals cole Polytechnique. The first car, Esteban I, participated to the American Solar Challenge 2001.
Blue Sky Solar Racing is made up of undergraduate and graduate students and alumni volunteers from the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, the Faculty of Arts & Science, and the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management.
European Universities
The Umicar solar car will be the first Belgian car to participate in the Australian WSC (2005).
Nuna 2 is a solar car. In fact, she is the World Champion solar car, for it has won the World Solar Challenge in Australia in 2003. Top speed: 170 km/h, or +100mph
Solar car built by students, 3rd edition.
Fuel Efficient Car Races (Incl. Fuel Cell Cars & Hybrids)
The Green Grand Prix is an educational and competitive event in Watkins Glen, NY. Our Road Rally has now been named THE DORIS BOVEE MEMORIAL ROAD RALLY. Doris Bovee was an environmental enthusiast and our road rally is a tribute to her.
The Supermileage competition provides engineering and technology students with a challenging design project that involves the development and construction of a single-person, fuel-efficient vehicle. Vehicles are powered by a small four-cycle engine.
The first economy run race for the electric vehicle in the world.
The Michelin Challenge Bibendum is open to carmakers, universities, public or private companies and research institutes who wish to participate with production or prototypes / concept vehicles.
The Shell Eco-Marathon is an annual fuel-economy competition organized and/or supported by various Shell companies across Europe. Results have improved from a few hundred miles per gallon to the 2001 World Record of 10240 mpg by team Fancy Carol NOK of Japan.
The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE is a ten million dollar international competition to create an economically viable vehicle that averages more than 100 miles per gallon equivalent, and can be sold in units of ten thousand or more.
Illinois
University Makers of the Mercury solar car.
Founded in 1998, the Northwestern University Solar Car Team is an undergraduate student organization composed of students and faculty advisors from the broad range of engineering disciplines at Northwestern University working together to design, build, and race solar electric vehicles for competition in the American Solar Challenge and Formula Sun races.
It combines aircraft composite construction with satellite grade solar cells, and solid lithium-polymer batteries – all based on an ultra-light aluminum space frame chassis.
Indiana
Solar Phantom Team
Iowa
One of the main goals of Team PrISUm is to educate the community about solar energy. Throughout the year we participate in several outreach events, listed below, to talk to various groups of people at schools, businesses, and public venues.
Japan (some of these sites are only available in Japanese)
Kyushu Tokai University solar car project
Solar powered vehicle weekend project
Kanazawa Institute of Technology
Osaka Sangyo University
Massachusetts
The MIT SEVT recently released Tesseract, the first in a new family of cars that take advantage of space-grade solar cells and the ISF 5000 regulations. Tesseract placed third in the 2003 World Solar Challenge across the Australian Outback.
Michigan
The Michigan Solar Car Team is a non-profit, student run organization whose purpose is to design, finance, build and race a solar powered vehicle in several competitions across the US and the World.
Model Solar Powered Car Races
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Program is a classroom-based, hands-on educational program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. JSS student teams apply math, science, and creativity to construct model solar-powered cars and race them in interscholastic competitions hosted within their schools or within their states or regions.
New York
The Solar Knights are a group of young, dedicated engineering students. Started in 1990, the goal of the Solar Knights has been to develop and build a vehicle capable of transporting a human being over vast distances using only what energy is given off by the sun to power a fast, efficient and very environmentally-friendly car.
Solar Cars – Races
The exciting route that will be traveled will lead teams past landmarks and cultural destinations including the Shueishang Tropic of Cancer Park in Chia-yi, Lukang Tienhou Temple in Changhua, Da-Jai as Jenlan Temple in Taichung, Chulu Pasture in Taitung, and Fong Kong in Pintong.
Annual solar car race
In existence since 1987, the World Solar Challenge entrants will traverse more than 3,000km of the Australian continent from tropical Darwin to balmy Adelaide, in cars powered by nothing more than the sun.
The Solar Car Challenge was established in 1993 to help motivate students in science and engineering, and to increase alternative energy awareness. The Challenge teaches high school students around the world how to build roadworthy solar cars.
A competition to design, build and race solar-powered cars in a cross-country event.
Solar Cars & Races - Free listings
In this race, students, grade 6-12, are invited to design and build a solar-powered model car that will complete a race in the shortest possible time using the available power. The Solar Grand Prix challenges students to use scientific know-how, creative thinking, experimentation, and teamwork to design and build high-performance model solar vehicles.
Solar Powered Cars – Other than universities & schools
Melbourne based non-profit Aurora Vehicle Association Inc developed this record-breaking solar car. A volunteer group of young enthusiasts, Aurora has existed since 1980.
The dream of building a solar car and set a new world distance record.
South Dakota
Makers of Solar Rolar, Dakota Sun, Dakota Heat, Solar Wind, Shock Hazard, … solar cars.
Texas
The Rice University Solar Car team is an interdisciplinary group consisting of students from the various engineering disciplines, from the natural sciences, and from the social sciences and humanities as well.
Solar DIY Projects
Sunswitch and Canuckle solar tracker made from recycled materials.
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Passive solar greenhouse; an economical, ecological four season garden. Information on organic soil preparation, pest control, plant yields, consulting and building plans.
Build It Solar will help people with Do It Yourself skills build solar projects that save money and reduce pollution. It is a “hands-on” site with detailed plans for solar projects including solar space heating, water heating, passive solar home design, solar pool heating, solar cooking, photovoltaics, …
Solmetric delivers solar test and measurement equipment for solar system designers and installers, and passive solar home designers and builders.
Solar Energy Info
The Solar Calculator website features a solar system calculator that allows users to estimate the solar power potential of their property. The calculator provides results for: solar energy production, system cost, financial payback, lifetime savings and the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for any solar panel and battery system.
As well as providing a wealth of information for users investigating solar, Solar Calculator offers a free solar quote service to their customers. Users can request to receive free, no obligation quotes on the supply and installation of a solar energy system.
View ProfileENF covers more than 16,000 solar companies (cells, panels, equipment, components, products, sellers, system integrators) and newly announces product directories for solar panels and inverters. Another service is market reports, making in-depth analyses of the photovoltaic market conditions and trends.
Energy Acuity is the provides information to the solar industry with details on solar energy companies, projects, plants, financings, agreements and more.
A great source with tons of information about how and why to go solar including state-by-state overview of rebates & incentives.
A consumer’s guide to solar energy uses at homes.
Lots of information on various subjects related to solar power.
Learn everything about solar panels, ask questions, and get them answered at solar panel talk.
Publishes analysis in the solar industry with focus on solar being a solution to world energy and eco problems and how lower prices of the components is a critical factor in further acceptance.
12 Volt Solar Panels is a website focused on solar power systems & products to feature news from the hottest solar panel manufacturers, tips n tricks and interviews from industry experts.
Real Goods Solar provides photovoltaic system design and installation services for commercial and municipal buildings, and residential homeowners in California and Colorado.
Our aim is to provide the most up-to-date independent news coverage of developments within the photovoltaics industry in an easily accessible and navigable format.
Solar Energy Hub is dedicated to promoting solar power throughout the U.S.
Solar Power Beginner is a non-technical resource for people who are new to the subject of solar energy. Find out what solar power can do for you.
The site provides practical information to home owners on residential solar power, solar hot water heaters and useful energy saving tips.
Solar Today is an award-winning bimonthly magazine published by the American Solar Energy Society. It covers all solar and renewable energy technologies, from photovoltaics to climate-responsive buildings to wind power and biomass.
SolarPro magazine is a high-quality, technical publication available by free subscription to qualifying solar industry professionals. Its editorial focus is on residential- and commercial-scale solar-electric and solar thermal system design and installation.
Your global navigation system through the PV industry.
The North Carolina Solar Center provides programs and resources that help people throughout North Carolina take advantage of solar energy. Services available to the public include a toll-free hotline, a professional referral service, technical assistance and design reviews, free publications, curriculum materials for teachers, training programs, tours of the NCSU Solar House and a reference and media library.
The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), the largest and most active state-supported renewable energy and energy efficiency research, training, testing and certification institute in the United States.
Information on solar energy in Arizona. Various technologies, including photovoltaics, solar cooking, solar water heating, solar architecture, wind power, and hands-on activities for the classroom. News, businesses, education, events, architecture, incentives, bookstore, …
USA resource maps solar radiation.
The National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV) has developed the following mission: To mobilize national [U.S.] resources in photovoltaics by performing world-class research and development, promoting partnering and growth opportunities, and serving as a forum and information source for the photovoltaics community.
The Million Solar Roofs Initiative (MSR) is enabling businesses and communities to install solar systems on one million rooftops across the United States by 2010. The Department of Energy is leading this trailblazing initiative by working with partners in the building industry, local governments, state agencies, the solar industry, electric service providers, and non-governmental organizations to remove barriers and strengthen the demand for solar technologies.
How does a solar cell function?
New options for affordable solar energy, DIY solar, home solar power, wind, geothermal & renewable energy, and the Inspired Solar Directory for charitable solar projects.
Connect to solar energy companies worldwide, search solar energy links by topic, utilize the most informative guide to solar energy on the web or access the Information Center services. Price index and surveys for modules and accessories. Industry statistics.
PhotoVoltaic related information on the Internet. The main goal is to provide the visitors of PVPortal.com with a complete picture of the PhotoVoltaic business worldwide and in the individual countries.
Arizona
The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), the largest and most active state-supported renewable energy and energy efficiency research, training, testing and certification institute in the United States.
Information on solar energy in Arizona. Various technologies, including photovoltaics, solar cooking, solar water heating, solar architecture, wind power, and hands-on activities for the classroom. News, businesses, education, events, architecture, incentives, bookstore, …
Florida
The North Carolina Solar Center provides programs and resources that help people throughout North Carolina take advantage of solar energy. Services available to the public include a toll-free hotline, a professional referral service, technical assistance and design reviews, free publications, curriculum materials for teachers, training programs, tours of the NCSU Solar House and a reference and media library.
Information on Solar Energy
Connect to solar energy companies worldwide, search solar energy links by topic, utilize the most informative guide to solar energy on the web or access the Information Center services. Price index and surveys for modules and accessories. Industry statistics.
PhotoVoltaic related information on the Internet. The main goal is to provide the visitors of PVPortal.com with a complete picture of the PhotoVoltaic business worldwide and in the individual countries.
Solar Energy Info
The Solar Calculator website features a solar system calculator that allows users to estimate the solar power potential of their property. The calculator provides results for: solar energy production, system cost, financial payback, lifetime savings and the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for any solar panel and battery system.
As well as providing a wealth of information for users investigating solar, Solar Calculator offers a free solar quote service to their customers. Users can request to receive free, no obligation quotes on the supply and installation of a solar energy system.
View ProfileSolar Energy Info - Free listings
ENF covers more than 16,000 solar companies (cells, panels, equipment, components, products, sellers, system integrators) and newly announces product directories for solar panels and inverters. Another service is market reports, making in-depth analyses of the photovoltaic market conditions and trends.
Energy Acuity is the provides information to the solar industry with details on solar energy companies, projects, plants, financings, agreements and more.
A great source with tons of information about how and why to go solar including state-by-state overview of rebates & incentives.
A consumer’s guide to solar energy uses at homes.
Lots of information on various subjects related to solar power.
Learn everything about solar panels, ask questions, and get them answered at solar panel talk.
Publishes analysis in the solar industry with focus on solar being a solution to world energy and eco problems and how lower prices of the components is a critical factor in further acceptance.
12 Volt Solar Panels is a website focused on solar power systems & products to feature news from the hottest solar panel manufacturers, tips n tricks and interviews from industry experts.
Real Goods Solar provides photovoltaic system design and installation services for commercial and municipal buildings, and residential homeowners in California and Colorado.
Our aim is to provide the most up-to-date independent news coverage of developments within the photovoltaics industry in an easily accessible and navigable format.
Solar Energy Hub is dedicated to promoting solar power throughout the U.S.
Solar Power Beginner is a non-technical resource for people who are new to the subject of solar energy. Find out what solar power can do for you.
The site provides practical information to home owners on residential solar power, solar hot water heaters and useful energy saving tips.
Solar Energy Magazines
Solar Today is an award-winning bimonthly magazine published by the American Solar Energy Society. It covers all solar and renewable energy technologies, from photovoltaics to climate-responsive buildings to wind power and biomass.
SolarPro magazine is a high-quality, technical publication available by free subscription to qualifying solar industry professionals. Its editorial focus is on residential- and commercial-scale solar-electric and solar thermal system design and installation.
Your global navigation system through the PV industry.
Technical Information on Solar Energy
How does a solar cell function?
New options for affordable solar energy, DIY solar, home solar power, wind, geothermal & renewable energy, and the Inspired Solar Directory for charitable solar projects.
USA Information about Solar Energy
USA resource maps solar radiation.
The National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV) has developed the following mission: To mobilize national [U.S.] resources in photovoltaics by performing world-class research and development, promoting partnering and growth opportunities, and serving as a forum and information source for the photovoltaics community.
The Million Solar Roofs Initiative (MSR) is enabling businesses and communities to install solar systems on one million rooftops across the United States by 2010. The Department of Energy is leading this trailblazing initiative by working with partners in the building industry, local governments, state agencies, the solar industry, electric service providers, and non-governmental organizations to remove barriers and strengthen the demand for solar technologies.