The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is an international solar car event. The solar cars travel over 3,000 kilometers from Darwin in Northern Australia to Adelaide in South Australia over five days. Check below for more information on our upcoming tournament.
Event Overview
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is an international solar car event. Using solar energy as their main power source, participating teams must traverse approximately 3,000km across the Australian continent from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south.
The event is divided into three classes: the Challenger Class that determines which team creates the world’s fastest solar car, the Cruiser Class that is focused on efficiency and practicality, and the non-competitive Adventure Class for teams to simply enjoy the event. More than 40 teams from around the world will spend five to six days traveling through the vast continent of Australia. Teams are allowed to operate their solar cars from 8:00 to 17:00, and must set up camps in expansive deserts during the night. This survival element is one of the key features of the exciting event. Because the development of solar cars requires expertise in diverse scientific fields such as aerodynamics, electrical engineering and electronic engineering, the event attracts global attention as an opportunity for the development of engineers, working beyond traditional academic boundaries. Furthermore, participants are required to take care of fundraising, team management, and many more aspects on top of vehicle development. The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is an excellent educational experience.
What to Watch For
The Technical Challenge
Only the cars whose efficiency and durability meet the tournament’s required and most stringent standard can finish the race. The contestants will challenge themselves technically in order to improve the future of mobility.
Adventure in the Outback
The race will be held at the vast and deserted interior of Australia, Outback. The teams will venture out into the wild nature.
BWSC spirit
One of the highlights of BWSC is the development of teamwork and sportsmanship. The race also allows friendships to be developed across different teams.
Regulations
CHALLENGER CLASS
Speed Challenge : A Race to Determine the World's Fastest Solar Car!
The cars compete for speed in the Challenger Class race. Which team do you think will be the first to fish the 3,000km race next BWSC?
CRUISER CLASS
Practicality Challenge : Create Vehicles for the Future!
Can the teams design practical vehicles that achieve both energy efficiency and stability? It all comes down to their technology and wisdom.
ADVENTURE CLASS
Non-competitive: Participate for Inspiration and Adventure
Anyone could participate in the Adventure Class race, not for competition but rather for entertainment. Expect a number of unique vehicles next BWSC!
