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Belgian team wins prestigious solar car race in South Africa

Published September 23rd, 2024 - 09:29 GMT

ALBAWABA - A Belgian team of students and engineers has emerged victorious in the Sasol Solar Challenge, a grueling eight-day race across South Africa.

Sasol Solar Challenge is widely considered the most demanding test of solar-powered vehicle technology.

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The Innoptus team claimed the top prize after shattering their own race record twice during the competition. The 14-team race, which began in Secunda and concluded in Cape Town, presented participants with a variety of challenging conditions, including extreme weather and varying altitudes.

The Innoptus team claimed the top prize after shattering their own race record twice during the competition. The 14-team race, which began in Secunda and concluded in Cape Town, presented participants with a variety of challenging conditions, including extreme weather and varying altitudes. (AFP)

This is a crucible... It is the most extreme solar challenge in the world, race director Rob Walker remarked at the finish line.

This is a crucible... It is the most extreme solar challenge in the world, race director Rob Walker remarked at the finish line. (AFP)

The Innoptus car, which featured a flat surface adorned with photovoltaic panels and a sleek white exterior, impressed judges with its efficiency and speed.

The Innoptus car, which featured a flat surface adorned with photovoltaic panels and a sleek white exterior, impressed judges with its efficiency and speed. (AFP)

Team member Arne Besteijns expressed optimism about the future of renewable energy, stating, "If you want to create a renewable future, we still have a lot of work to do, but we believe in ourselves and it’s possible to do it."

Team member Arne Besteijns expressed optimism about the future of renewable energy, stating, "If you want to create a renewable future, we still have a lot of work to do, but we believe in ourselves and it’s possible to do it." (AFP)

The competition attracted teams from around the globe, including South Africa, Qatar, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, and Germany. As the victorious Innoptus team crossed the finish line, they were greeted by a cheering crowd and showered with confetti.

The competition attracted teams from around the globe, including South Africa, Qatar, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, and Germany. As the victorious Innoptus team crossed the finish line, they were greeted by a cheering crowd and showered with confetti. (AFP)

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The solar powered car of the Innoptus Solar team from Belgium, takes part in the 8th and the final day of the Sasol Solar Challenge near Franschhoek, about 70km from Cape Town, on September 20, 2024. The eight-day event sees international and South African teams with solar-powered cars, vying to rack up as much distance as they can on roads and loops between Pretoria and Cape Town. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP)

The eight-day race has South African and international solar-powered cars, vying to rack up as much distance as they can on roads and loops between Pretoria and Cape Town. (Photo by Rodger BOSCH / AFP)

The eight-day race has South African and international solar-powered cars, vying to rack up as much distance as they can on roads and loops between Pretoria and Cape Town. (Photo by Rodger BOSCH / AFP)

The Innoptus team claimed the top prize after shattering their own race record twice during the competition. The 14-team race, which began in Secunda and concluded in Cape Town, presented participants with a variety of challenging conditions, including extreme weather and varying altitudes.
This is a crucible... It is the most extreme solar challenge in the world, race director Rob Walker remarked at the finish line.
The Innoptus car, which featured a flat surface adorned with photovoltaic panels and a sleek white exterior, impressed judges with its efficiency and speed.
Team member Arne Besteijns expressed optimism about the future of renewable energy, stating, "If you want to create a renewable future, we still have a lot of work to do, but we believe in ourselves and it’s possible to do it."
The competition attracted teams from around the globe, including South Africa, Qatar, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, and Germany. As the victorious Innoptus team crossed the finish line, they were greeted by a cheering crowd and showered with confetti.
competition
The eight-day race has South African and international solar-powered cars, vying to rack up as much distance as they can on roads and loops between Pretoria and Cape Town. (Photo by Rodger BOSCH / AFP)
The Innoptus team claimed the top prize after shattering their own race record twice during the competition. The 14-team race, which began in Secunda and concluded in Cape Town, presented participants with a variety of challenging conditions, including extreme weather and varying altitudes.
The Innoptus team claimed the top prize after shattering their own race record twice during the competition. The 14-team race, which began in Secunda and concluded in Cape Town, presented participants with a variety of challenging conditions, including extreme weather and varying altitudes. (AFP)
This is a crucible... It is the most extreme solar challenge in the world, race director Rob Walker remarked at the finish line.
This is a crucible... It is the most extreme solar challenge in the world, race director Rob Walker remarked at the finish line. (AFP)
The Innoptus car, which featured a flat surface adorned with photovoltaic panels and a sleek white exterior, impressed judges with its efficiency and speed.
The Innoptus car, which featured a flat surface adorned with photovoltaic panels and a sleek white exterior, impressed judges with its efficiency and speed. (AFP)
Team member Arne Besteijns expressed optimism about the future of renewable energy, stating, "If you want to create a renewable future, we still have a lot of work to do, but we believe in ourselves and it’s possible to do it."
Team member Arne Besteijns expressed optimism about the future of renewable energy, stating, "If you want to create a renewable future, we still have a lot of work to do, but we believe in ourselves and it’s possible to do it." (AFP)
The competition attracted teams from around the globe, including South Africa, Qatar, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, and Germany. As the victorious Innoptus team crossed the finish line, they were greeted by a cheering crowd and showered with confetti.
The competition attracted teams from around the globe, including South Africa, Qatar, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, and Germany. As the victorious Innoptus team crossed the finish line, they were greeted by a cheering crowd and showered with confetti. (AFP)
competition
The solar powered car of the Innoptus Solar team from Belgium, takes part in the 8th and the final day of the Sasol Solar Challenge near Franschhoek, about 70km from Cape Town, on September 20, 2024. The eight-day event sees international and South African teams with solar-powered cars, vying to rack up as much distance as they can on roads and loops between Pretoria and Cape Town. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP)
The eight-day race has South African and international solar-powered cars, vying to rack up as much distance as they can on roads and loops between Pretoria and Cape Town. (Photo by Rodger BOSCH / AFP)
The eight-day race has South African and international solar-powered cars, vying to rack up as much distance as they can on roads and loops between Pretoria and Cape Town. (Photo by Rodger BOSCH / AFP)

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