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The SolarSpirit team has built TAFE's new generation solar car

TAFE SA has a very successful track record in the World Solar Challenge since 2000. With the latest technology available, the SolarSpirit team has built the new entry through student projects integrated with their curriculum work.

To be competitive and run the most efficient solar car in the next WSC, TAFE SA is seeking sponsorship partners to invest in the project. This will enable students to work with the most current components and materials available, maximising their educational outcomes and lifting brand awareness on the world stage for our sponsors.

A team of TAFE SA Electrical and Engineering students have designed and produced the solar car SolarSpirit Australia, and are racing in the 2011 World Solar Challenge this week.

As the sole South Australian entrant, SolarSpirit Australia will travel 3000 kilometres from Darwin to Adelaide using power only from the sun, competing against teams from around the world.


Live Blog Updates

  • October 31, 2011
  • results
  • World Solar Challenge results are not final, being subject to a protest. This is not likely to affect SolarSpirit’s placing of ... more

  • October 23, 2011
  • More testing
  • SolarSpirit Friday 18th Nov 2011 Staff and students of TAFE SA had improved the solar car in recent weeks. Testing on ... more

  • October 23, 2011
  • Race day 7 Sat Finish
  • A pretty awesome feeling to come into Adelaide after an epic trip. There was a wonderful welcome at Vic Square by ... more

  • October 21, 2011
  • race day 6
  • Many teams are trailering the race cars like us due to inclement weather. Those that have driven some solar kilometers have ... more

  • October 20, 2011
  • race day 5 thurs
  • Early rising before the sun to get the battery topped up. eggs etc for breakfast 8:15 on the start line. Ben ... more

  • October 19, 2011
  • race day 4
  • charging from sun up to 9am. decisions made to trailer past the smoke plumes and haze so as to get south ... more

Contact

TAFE SA Regency Campus Electrical Office

Days Rd
Regency Park
South Australia 5010
Australia

Phone: 8348 4504
Fax: 8348 4548

 



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TAFE SA Solar Car on "Totally Wild", Channel Ten


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TAFE SA Solar Car at World Solar Challenge 2003