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Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2025
The solar cars of the Innoptus Solar Team are a perfect example of what is possible with renewable energy, innovative techniques, and a dedicated team. A mission that we at Axxes can fully identify with. Since 2020, we have been proud to support the Solar Team as a sponsor. In 2023, they became world champions, and last year they won the Sasol Solar Challenge in South Africa. To lead the team to victory, Axxes' IT consultants developed a navigation app.
This summer, they will travel to Australia for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), the world's most famous race for solar cars. In this biennial road race, their car will travel 3,021 kilometers through the Australian outback, from Darwin to Adelaide. The BWSC is all about maximum energy efficiency, smart strategy, and flawless reliability. After three years with “Infinite,” the team is refining its approach and technology. With the new “Infinite Apollo,” they are resolutely aiming to extend their world title. Follow all the updates and their daily progress here!
24/08: DAY 1
The Innoptus Solar Team from KU Leuven has made a strong start at the World Solar Challenge in Australia. Yesterday’s qualification round didn’t go as planned, leaving them to start from 16th place today. Still, the students impressed with a powerful comeback. Their car, the Infinite Apollo, drove smoothly through the Australian Outback, and thanks to the sunny weather, they were able to store plenty of energy. After covering more than 700 kilometers, the team quickly climbed up to third place in the standings.
The students are very pleased with this result. They had to overtake many competitors, but their preparation and teamwork clearly paid off. Ahead of them are mainly the Dutch teams from Delft and Twente, both known for their strong performances. The coming days promise to be exciting. The Belgian team is determined to give it their all and reach the finish line in Adelaide first on Thursday, hoping to extend their world title.
23/08: Qualifying Round
Today, the Innoptus Solar Team competed in the qualifying round of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia with their solar car, Infinite Apollo. On the Hidden Valley Circuit, the students set a time of 2m19.62s, securing the 16th starting position. Tomorrow at 8:08 a.m. local time, they will begin their journey of more than 3,000 kilometers through the Outback, starting with an eight-minute gap behind the leading German team from Aachen.
19/08: Scrutineering
This morning, the technical inspection (scrutineering) was on the agenda. The Infinite Apollo was thoroughly screened and checked, and all checks went smoothly. Around noon, they got the green light from the organization: the solar car complies with all the rules!
Tomorrow, a final training session with the entire team is scheduled. Over the next few days, they will practice the most important protocols. Saturday is the qualifying round. Exciting! Because that will determine their starting position on Sunday!
