The Innoptus Solar Team is a group of ambitious Belgian engineering students from the University of Leuven dedicated to pushing the boundaries of solar-powered transportation. As the reigning world champions, the team has secured victories in Australia, South Africa, and Belgium, proving their expertise in designing and building the most efficient solar-powered vehicle. Their mission is clear: to develop technology that contributes to a sustainable future and inspires both the industry and young innovators. In this article, we discuss the technical challenges and the role of contactors from Sensata | Gigavac and IVT-S from Isabellenhütte, which are supplied by Nijkerk Electronics.
A mission for a sustainable future
With transportation accounting for 20-25% of global energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, it is clear that fundamental changes are necessary. The Innoptus Solar Team aims to address this issue by designing and developing a highly efficient solar vehicle, proving that sustainable mobility is not just a dream but a viable solution. Their mission extends beyond racing; they strive to promote renewable energy, spark interest in STEM among young minds, bridge academia with industry, and showcase advanced technological innovations.
Read more about the technical challenges they faced and the role of contactors from Sensata | Gigavac and IVT-S from Isabellenhütte in the solar vehicle in the link to the full article.
