The Western Sydney Solar Team is bringing their cutting-edge solar-powered race car to Parkes.

The team is a dynamic and multidisciplinary student-led project from Western Sydney University.

These 25 dedicated students from diverse areas of study have collaborated over an intensive 18-month period to design, engineer, and manufacture an innovative and cutting-edge solar-powered race car.

This remarkable vehicle is then put to the ultimate test in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge - a gruelling 3022km journey from Darwin to Adelaide.

This global event attracts more than 40 teams from around the world, all competing for the top spot in solar car technology and endurance.

In 2023, the Western Sydney Solar Team achieved significant success with their latest creation, Unlimited 5.0.

The team secured an impressive ninth place overall on the international stage and proudly took first place among Australian teams. This achievement was a testament to the relentless hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of every team member and supporter involved in the project.

As the team gears up for the next Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, scheduled for next year, they are also embarking on an exciting outreach initiative.

This September, the team will be touring regional New South Wales as part of a Roadshow aimed at engaging with communities and showcasing their cutting-edge solar vehicle.

One of the highlights of this Roadshow will be the team's visit to the HARs Aviation Museum in Parkes on September 10.

From 9:30am to midday, the team will be on hand to engage with visitors, discuss their journey, and provide an up-close look at the remarkable Unlimited 5.0.

It’s a unique opportunity to learn more about the future of sustainable transport and to meet the talented students driving innovation in solar technology.

The team warmly invites everyone to come and join them for a chat and a close-up view of this incredible solar-powered machine.