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Although the COVID-19 restrictions have certainly changed how our normal operations look, our early transition to an entirely online team has resulted in our project being minimally impacted by lockdown restrictions. Our new team will continue to operate completely online until the ANU campus, and our workshop reopens.
Countdown to Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) is a biennial global competition whose teams from around the world build and race solar-powered vehicles. Starting from Darwin with a finish line set in Adelaide, the race totals a distance of over 3000km through the harsh Australian Outback. The BWSC consistently attracts over 40 teams biennially, from 30 different countries, bringing significant global media attention to the race. Entrants include prestigious universities ranging from Stanford to Cambridge, as well as technological institutions and private enterprises such as MIT and Volkswagen. The race offers a chance for the worlds best to compete against the elements and compete for the win.
See what we've been up to
ANU Solar Racing is a 100% student run team which, under normal circumstances, would complete in the biennial Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC). Following the cancellation of the race, members of the BWSC and a variety of Australian teams (namely ANU Solar Racing, UNSW Sunswift and Team Arrow) have banded together to organise an Australian event which will be called the Australian Solar Challenge (AUSC).
The minimum viable product for this event will include a range of challenges at the Wakefield Track, an honorary lap around the ACT and participation in the BWSC online event. However, the preferred event would be an on-road event, passing through some of NSW's most famous regional centres such as Broken Hill, Wagga Wagga, Bathurst and Dubbo and finishing in Canberra. We are still in the process of seeking the relevant approvals for this event but are hopeful for a positive outcome.
- Ruby Jones, Project Lead
Oversight of the entire project
Oversees all three business sub-teams: sponsorship, marketing and events
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Oversees both technical sub-teams including mechanical and electrical team
Oversees the team's operations, resources, internal communications and leadership goals
Click the donate button below and reference 'Solar car project' in the comment section and we will get back to you shortly about how appreciative we are.
A Donation to us is considered as a tax deductible gift.
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to the ANU Solar Racing team and students | ||||
| Invitation to all major team and networking events | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to the EV for promotional purposes | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Access to the team for promotional purposes | ✔ | |||
| Invitation extended to accompany ANU Solar Racing to the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge | ✔ | |||
| Company Branding | ||||
| Company logo displayed on ANU Solar Racing website | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Company logo displayed on team shirts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Company logo displayed on selected promotional material | 5% | 10% | 15% | 20% |
| Company logo displayed on EV (size dependent on sponsorship class) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Company logo displayed on trailer (size dependent on sponsorship class) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Company promotion during team events | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Brief summary of company on ANU Solar Racing website | ✔ | |||
| In-depth company profile on ANU Solar Racing website | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Marketing and Media Promotion | ||||
| Social media posts tagging sponsor | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Custom social media posts | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Mentions of sponsor in weekly/monthly newsletter | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Tailored photos to brand | 10 | 20 | ||
| Tailored videos to brand | 1 | 3 | ||
| Company promotion during all media releases and public appearances | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Feature article showcasing sponsor on all ANU Solar Racing platforms | ✔ | |||
| Exclusive photos | 10 | |||
| Exclusive videos | 1 | |||
*All sponsor benefits and packages are negotiable*
Our Mission:
To win the BWSC by 2025.
Our Vision:
Enriching our education, driving renewable energy innovation, uniting students to push the limits in automotive racing.