The race car is gearing up for a public launch on 9 September in DCU.
A team of students from Dublin City University (DCU) have designed and built Ireland’s first solar-powered racing car.
The custom-engineered car, which relies entirely on solar energy and clean battery storage, recently under underwent track validation and high-speed testing at Kildare’s Mondello Park motor racing circuit.
After receiving the green light in a test drive today (27 August), the car is now ready for a public launch on 9 September in DCU.
The “ultra-efficient” single-seater vehicle is fitted with a six-metre ‘bullet’ model designed for maximum power conversion and minimal drag, the university said. It is equipped with custom solar array architecture, designed with light-weight composite materials, and a bespoke telemetry system.
