The Western Sydney Solar Team will be pulling their solar car into HARs Parkes at approximately 9:30am to 12pm on Tuesday, 10th September.
The Western Sydney Solar Team is a student-led project from Western Sydney University. Comprised of 25 students hailing from diverse areas of study, the team collaborates over an intensive 18-month period to design, engineer, and manufacture an innovative and cutting-edge solar-powered race car.
This remarkable vehicle is then put to the ultimate test in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge – a gruelling 3,022km journey from Darwin to Adelaide. The global event attracts over 40 teams from around the world, all competing for the top spot in solar car technology and endurance.
In 2023, the Western Sydney Solar Team achieved significant success with their latest creation, Unlimited 5.0. The team secured an impressive 9th place overall on the international stage and proudly took 1st place among Australian teams. This achievement was a testament to the relentless hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of every team member and supporter involved in the project.
As the team gears up for the next Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, scheduled for next year, they are also embarking on an exciting outreach initiative. This September, the team will be touring regional New South Wales as part of a Roadshow aimed at engaging with communities and showcasing their cutting-edge solar vehicle.
One of the highlights of the Roadshow will be the team’s visit to the HARs Aviation Museum in Parkes on 10th September. From 9:30am to 12pm, the team will be on-hand to engage with visitors, discuss their journey, and provide an up-close look at the remarkable Unlimited 5.0.
The visit will provide a unique opportunity to learn more about the future of sustainable transport and to meet the talented students driving innovation in solar technology. The team warmly invites everyone to join them for a chat and a close-up view of this incredible solar-powered machine.