Crossing the Outback with the Power of the Sun

Supporting the student-led solar car initiative “Team Sonnenwagen Aachen”

Join us on an inspiring journey as we explore "Crossing the Outback with the Power of the Sun." Discover how solar energy is transforming remote travel and sustainable living in Australia's Outback. Learn about innovative solar technologies, their impact on energy independence, and how they are paving the way for eco-friendly adventures in the great outdoors.

Powered exclusively by solar cells, the solar car titled the "Covestro Adelie" can reach an impressive top speed of 136 km/h. This engineering marvel was built by a combined team from two universities in Aachen, Germany, who have been researching and building solar-powered race cars since 2015. The fourth generation of solar car was completed in 2023 with the support of HELUKABEL, which supplied the various cables connecting the solar car's different components. Whether it's hot and dry or cold and damp, these dependable cables ensure the efficient flow of energy to components ranging from the batteries to the solar modules; from the drive engine to the control system. A highlight for the team was participating in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge last year, which is a 3,000-kilometer-long race through the Australian Outback. This was an amazing experience for the students, and also clearly shows that, even in these extreme conditions, such spectacular performances are made possible by HELUKABEL products.

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