SolarWorld No.1

The most beautiful solar car in the world is located at the Bochum University of Applied Sciences. That is only if it is not currently traveling Australia or America to compete in the World Solar Challenge or the North American Solar Challenge. Solarworld No.1 was granted the Design Award in 2007 on top of coming in 4th place at this world championship of solar cars. The students, employees and professors of the faculty of mechatronics and mechaical engineering as well as the faculty of electrical engineering and informatics proudly present this prime example of energy efficiency, which was built within a year by the students themselves.

In bright sunlight the six square meters of solar cells produce the power a blow-dryer uses. This is enough for Solarworld No.1 to travel at 85 km/h and by utilizing the energy stored in the rechargeable batteries she will reach top speed of 125 km/h. This Project requires the application of all facets of the engineering profession: Teamwork, project management, intercultural perspectives and last but not least the fascination of modern technology.

Main sponsor is the Solarworld AG, which supports the project with dedication. Solar powered racecars have been developed at the Bochum University of Applied Sciences since 2002.