7: Team Sonnenwagen Aachen
GermanyAbout The Team
How many times has your team participated in the event?
Three times, 2017, 2019 and 2023
What is the design philosophy behind your solar car?
Our team embraces a philosophy of excellence through collaboration. Each member contributes their own piece, and together, we push one another to new heights. Much in the same way, our car is powered by the collective will and energy of the people who make our team, striving to achieve the perfect balance of speed, efficiency, stability, and power.
What is unique about your solar car?
What makes our solar car unique is our continuous dedication to achieving maximum efficiency and constant innovation, all while ensuring the highest safety standards. This year, with the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge scheduled two months earlier, we faced the challenge of less development time, making efficiency and innovation more crucial than ever. To adapt to unknown conditions and optimize performance, we integrated new sensors to collect valuable data, improving efficiency and gaining insights for future challenges. Even under tight deadlines, safety remains our top priority, ensuring a well-balanced, high-performing, and reliable solar vehicle.
Why does youre team value participating in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge?
We value participating in the BWSC as it represents the ultimate test of innovation, endurance, and teamwork in solar technology. The competition pushes us to develop cutting-edge technology and collaborate seamlessly to create the most aerodynamic, efficient, and sustainable engineering solutions. It also provides a platform to raise awareness for renewable energy and inspire the next generation of engineers. Competing in one of the world’s toughest solar races strengthens our skills, resilience, and commitment—not only as a team but as individuals striving to advance the future of mobility.
What is the one thing your team is looking forward to when you visit Australia?
We value participating in the BWSC as it represents the ultimate test of innovation, endurance, and teamwork in solar technology. The competition pushes us to develop cutting-edge technology and collaborate seamlessly to create the most aerodynamic, efficient, and sustainable engineering solutions. It also provides a platform to raise awareness for renewable energy and inspire the next generation of engineers. Competing in one of the world’s toughest solar races strengthens our skills, resilience, and commitment—not only as a team but as individuals striving to advance the future of mobility.