By Kriss on May 12th, 2011
Solar Boat Project Ready to Set Sail
The students of Sunny Hills High School have been working diligently to build solar panels for a solar boat race, the Solar Cup, which starts tomorrow in Temecula, California. Teacher Chris Peoples leads the effort every year to both win the race and teach his students valuable lessons in science, engineering and renewable energy.
This year, Chris was looking for an edge in the competition. So he looked so Solar Sphere’s Solar Panel Kits for help. Knowing that every ounce counts, Chris decided to build his own panels using our kits and set them on foam board to save weight. He figures they reduced his boat weight from 275 lbs to 225 lbs, an amazing 18% reduction.
Hey Solar Sphere Nation, let’s wish the Sunny Hills crew good luck!
Now thats what you called creativity. It may be helpful to people. It can be used for personal matters or for transportation. See what solar energy can give? It is really advantageous.
Great post and great design.
What an awesome project!
Did you ever get it on the water? How well did it work?
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