Races
The Innoptus Solar Team doesn't simply build cars for the fun of it - we build solar cars with a goal. We take part in several solar car races and start with a well-defined strategy and deliverables set.
Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
NEXT RACE: AUGUST 2025
PREVIOUS RACE: OCTOBER 2023
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, or BWSC, is the world's most well-known solar-powered car race. A biennial road race covering 3021 kilometers through the Australian Outback, from Darwin in the North to Adelaide in the South of Australia...
Sasol Solar Challenge
NEXT RACE: SEPTEMBER 2026
PREVIOUS RACE: SEPTEMBER 2024
The Sasol Solar Challenge takes place from 13 to 20 September in South Africa. It is the second time that the Belgian Solar Team takes part in this unique challenge.
iLumen European Solar Challenge
NEXT RACE: SEPTEMBER 2026
PREVIOUS RACE: SEPTEMBER 2024
The iLumen European Solar Challenge, also known as iESC or 24 hours iLumen European Solar Challenge powered by Circuit Zolder is a biannual race that takes place at the former F1 track of Circuit Zolder in Belgium. Not only is this a race on our home turf, it...
Solar Challenge Morocco
PREVIOUS RACE: OCTOBER 2021
The Solar Challenge Morocco is a completely new solar challenge that takes place in the Moroccan Sahara.
In five days time, teams have to drive 2.500 kilometres using solar energy only. The route crosses the Sahara and runs along the foot of the Atlas mountains. More than 10.000 altitude meters have to be crossed before reaching the finish line. These factors combined contribute to the most challenging and adventurous solar challenge so far!
Carrera Solar Atacama
PREVIOUS RACE: OCTOBER 2018
The Carrera Solar Atacama, or CSA, is a race through the South-American country of Chile. It is known as the most extreme race for solar vehicles, as the cars travel through the Atacama desert where there is almost endless sunshine and the highest rate...