The World Solar Car Challenge starts in Darwin on 25 October 2009 and finishes in Adelaide on 31 October 2009. The trip is over 3000 kms in total. more...



2007 TAFE SA solar car team with 'RAA Kelly'

The TAFE SA Solar Car team consists of staff and student volunteers. They each have specialist skills in the areas of renewable energy, electronics, electrical, mechanical and event management. more...


New TAFE SA Solar Car - Solar Spirit

Solar Car Story The Solar Spirit team - TAFE SA in partnership with industry, aims to develop and build the fastest solar car for the 2009 World Solar Challenge.

Solar Spirit is in the first phase of the production process, following a research and design agreement. Find out how you can be part of the Solar Spirit Team

TAFE SA Solar Car
The PCB’s are in the process of mass production by Entech. The cells will later be assembled by a group of students.
TAFE SA engineers and students need your help to start the six year research and development program which will be the catalyst for the production of plug in electric vehicles in South Australia. To enable the coordination of this project a new research and development team will be formed and known as the “Solar Spirit of [...]
TAFE SA engineers and students aim to start a six year research and development program which will be the catalyst for the production of plug in electric vehicles in South Australia. We are seeking research and development partnerships with industry to provide a market ready capability to a group of manufacturers and produce practical adaptations [...]

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Solar Car Story Channel Ten Adelaide featured a news story on the progress of the TAFE SA Solar Car. There are interviews with students and staff, and the story focuses on the commercial success of the Solar Car. Check out the Ten News Story on the TAFE SA Solar Car!