Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge The 3,021km journey from Darwin to Adelaide through the Australian Outback can be harsh, unpredictable, and extreme. It's all of these.

The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a biennial event pitching the world's brightest emerging minds in engineering against one another to build and operate a solar car from Darwin to Adelaide, South Australia through the harsh Australian outback The blistering sun that powers the car, specifically designed for the World Solar Challenge, can push daytime temperatures over 50 degrees. There are

tropical downpours, vicious crosswinds, willy willies and dust storms. Then there are road trains-53 metre monsters barrelling along at 100Kph. Ask what the World Solar Challenge is about, and you will get many answers. There are so many elements driving technology in electric vehicles today, that the Challenge is no longer about any one advancement in photovoltaics, energy management, advanced materials or electrical engineering alone. Ultimately it is a design Challenge that rewards innovation, teamwork and human endeavour. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Please be respectful in your interactions with other people. We enjoy your comments, but please keep them family-friendly and refrain from using offensive language or content. Posts that do not adhere to these guidelines will be deleted and where appropriate, the user may be blocked. The World Solar Challenge Community management team are monitoring and available to respond to any posts Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm in the lead-up to the event. Extended hours of monitoring will occur during the event. Outside of this time frame, we'll try to get back to you as soon as possible.

💡 40 years of innovation🌏 40 years of adventure🚀 The road to 2027 starts now🔒Lock in your spot For team applications,...
12/06/2026

💡 40 years of innovation
🌏 40 years of adventure
🚀 The road to 2027 starts now
🔒Lock in your spot

For team applications, volunteer registrations & for all the deets ➡
worldsolarchallenge.org

💡40 years of innovation ⚡️ 
🌏 40 years of adventure
🚀 The road to 2027 starts now🔒 Lock in your spot
Applications are no...
12/06/2026

💡40 years of innovation ⚡️ 
🌏 40 years of adventure
🚀 The road to 2027 starts now
🔒 Lock in your spot
Applications are now open for 2027
For team applications, volunteer registrations & for all the deets-worldsolarchallenge.org
Link in the bio 🔗

It's an elite field that makes it onto the honour roll of Champions. But when it comes to going the distance, there's ...
10/06/2026

It's an elite field that makes it onto the honour roll of Champions. But when it comes to going the distance, there's no disputing 8X champion has the track record to prove it. After watching their lead go up in smoke❤️‍🔥 in 2019, so heartbreakingly close to Adelaide, this team knows from experience, it's never over until the finish line. 🏁The only thing that's certain in the world's largest solar challenge, is that any thing can happen. We can't wait to see who'll lead the charge in 2027 ⚡and if anyone can 😉.
Applications are now open 🔗worldsolarchallenge.org

05/06/2026

🎉Let's Celebrate in the race to harness new energy ⚡Have you got what it takes to go the distance? Applications for the world's largest solar challenge are now open. For all the deets ➡worldsolarchallenge.org

📣 2027 Volunteer Registrations now open!To have the adventure of a lifetime head to our website to apply today and be pa...
04/06/2026

📣 2027 Volunteer Registrations now open!

To have the adventure of a lifetime head to our website to apply today and be part of the world’s greatest innovation and engineering challenge.

Roles include:
👁️ Observer – be the official eyes and ears on the road...
🛠️ Volunteer Relations Officer – covers multiple event areas
⏱️Control Stop Manager – help our control stops to run smoothly and efficiently
💬 Competitor Relations Officer – communications liaison with teams and event
To register & for all the deets, head to 🔗 worldsolarchallenge.org

📣 2027 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge Applications for Entry are now open!Join us and celebrate 40 years of history, ...
04/06/2026

📣 2027 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge Applications for Entry are now open!
Join us and celebrate 40 years of history, innovation and life-changing adventure.
To register & for all the deets, head to 🔗worldsolarchallenge.org

📣 CALLING ALL LEADERS, INNOVATORS & DISRUPTERS The Innovation Class is open to teams, alumni, individuals and organi...
02/06/2026

📣 CALLING ALL LEADERS, INNOVATORS & DISRUPTERS
The Innovation Class is open to teams, alumni, individuals and organizations with concept or in market vehicles with the potential to help shape the future of the . Be a part of the BWSC 2027 program and join the conversation on how to source and harness freely available new energy and less wasteful materials to benefit everyday people. Shout out to all leading the charge in this space - help us shine even brighter for .
For all the deets ➡ worldsolarchallenge.org

📷 1 & 2: .solar 📷3:

It’s been nearly 40 years since Molly Brennan drove into history on the power of the sun, crossing the Adelaide finish l...
27/05/2026

It’s been nearly 40 years since Molly Brennan drove into history on the power of the sun, crossing the Adelaide finish line first in GM Sunraycer in the inaugural 1987 World Solar Challenge. The 40-year Anniversary Historic Class will celebrate the vision, passion and trail-blazing sun-chasers of past BWSC events. Expression of interest & enquires ➡[email protected]. Official registrations open 5 June.






22/05/2026

The most priceless real-world benefit of the is its people. Driving a more sustainable future, the global alumni of the BWSC are changemaking entrepreneurs - many are world leaders in their fields. From founders in innovative start-ups, to companies like Google, Tritium, Tesla, SpaceX, CSIRO, Lightyear, and countless more. Our 40th anniversary year is an opportunity to honour our incredible alumni and their achievements. The BWSC creates a domino effect toward a more sustainable world, by sparking innovative thinking, break-through technology and lasting impact.

"I never thought of myself as the only girl, I thought of myself as one of the team, and no different than anyone else there." Molly Brennan

“I think it matters more than most classes you can take..." JB Straubel

"My career really started at the finish line of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge..." Coco Wong.

Want to be on the winner’s podium🏆 like Hong Kong’s energy efficient SOPHIE8x? The 2027 Cruiser Class field will need t...
21/05/2026

Want to be on the winner’s podium🏆 like Hong Kong’s energy efficient SOPHIE8x? The 2027 Cruiser Class field will need to impress judges with real-world design innovation to be rewarded a time advantage at Katherine. And from what we’ve heard so far, it will take more than gadgets and slick wraps. Expect to see evolved solar integration and battery tech for better range and off-grid charging…who will Cruise to victory in 2027?





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