SBU Solar Racing

SBU Solar Racing

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The SBU Solar Racing Team is an inter-disciplinary student–run competitive organization. In 2011, we won the award for the Best Electrical Design.

The team holds shop hours from 2 PM to 4 PM on Fridays and 12 PM to 2 PM on Saturdays in room 002 of Heavy Engineering throughout the academic semester. In SBU Solar Racing, engineering students work together to design, build, and test a solar-powered boat. Working independently in our machine shop, we produce a majority of the vessel components in-house, such as motor controllers, drive-train, co

03/08/2025

Another week down, and we’re gearing up for the competition! 💪 It’s been a busy one, but we’re staying focused and having a blast along the way.

Photos from SBU Solar Racing's post 03/07/2025

Today’s GBM was a blast! We got creative 🎨✨ with clay and made some awesome figures! 💥 Afterward, we voted on the best names based on how our creations turned out, and the results were hilarious! 🤣

We host fun events like this every other Thursday, so if you want to join the fun, come hang out with us next time! 🫶

02/22/2025

What an amazing and busy week at Solar Racing! Starting with our participation at the Engineering Carnival to Engineering in the Kitchen, and wrapping up with our open Eboard meeting, it’s been a blast.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out and connected with us during the events, and a special shoutout to our incredible team members who joined our Eboard meeting.

Photos from SBU Solar Racing's post 02/15/2025

This week was full of exciting moments! We had a great time learning, creating, and connecting with amazing people.

Thanks to everyone who showed up and made it special. Can’t wait for more fun next week!

02/10/2025

Where engineering meets flavor! 🔧🍴 Join us at Engineering in the kitchen and experience the perfect recipe of innovation and flavor. See you there!

02/07/2025

Want to see where the magic happens? 🔥 Join us for an exclusive shop tour alongside Motorsports and get a behind-the-scenes look at our amazing projects! 🏎️🔧 Don’t miss out!

02/04/2025

Want to get hands-on experience and be part of something awesome? 🔧⚙️

Come meet us during shop hours to get involved in building, creating, and collaborating on our projects! No experience needed just bring your enthusiasm! Stop by and see what we’re all about! 🏁🚤

02/04/2025

Come meet us at the Involvement Fair this Wednesday! 🎉 Learn more about Solar Racing 🚤, meet our awesome members, and see how you can get involved. We can’t wait to welcome you! See you there! 👏

Photos from SBU Solar Racing's post 11/17/2024

Successful wet test! 💯 We gathered tons of valuable data 📈 and had an amazing time doing it.

Big thanks to the team for showing up and putting in the work, your dedication is what makes this possible 😊. Can’t wait to keep improving and pushing forward together!💪

11/02/2024

Lights, camera, popcorn! 🎬 Join us for a cozy movie night filled with good friends and great films. Don’t miss out on the fun!🍿

10/21/2024

Join us this Tuesday for a spooktacular 👻 Halloween scavenger hunt!🎃🗺️Treats and candy await! 🍬

10/08/2024

🎲✨ Join us for Game Night! ✨🎲

Tonight, we’re bringing together a variety of games for a fun-filled evening. Whether you’re a game enthusiast or just looking to unwind and socialize, this is the perfect opportunity to connect and network with others.

Don’t miss out on the laughs, competition, and great conversations! See you there!

09/27/2024

Huge thanks to everyone who attended our second GBM! Your creativity really shined brightly with the amazing plant pot designs 🪴✨.

Remember, we hold fun GBMs like this every two weeks on Tuesday. And don’t forget, our shop hours 🕜 are open throughout the week 🗓️, stop by to learn more about the team and chat with our members!

Can’t wait to see you all again soon! 😊

09/24/2024

🌱 Ready to grow together! Join us for our GBM where you’ll plant a succulent in your own customized plant pot for a greener future. 🪴

Let’s make our rooms bloom with awesome plant pot and nice green succulent! 🌿

Photos from SBU Solar Racing's post 09/18/2024

Friday’s shop hour was a huge success! 💯 We’re excited to keep it going every week. Join us and help build a winning boat—your support is crucial! 🌟

09/11/2024

Thank you for making our first GBM a success! 🎉 We had a blast crafting boats in bottles together 🚤✨. Don’t miss out on our next GBM—join us for more fun and creativity!

Stay tuned to our Instagram for updates on upcoming events. See you there!

09/09/2024

Set sail with creativity! 🚤✨ Join us as we craft intricate boats in bottles at our upcoming GBM event.

Check out the poster for all the details and get ready for a hands-on experience. 🌊🖌️

09/06/2024

Excited for the SASE Pre-Conference! 🌟

Join us for an amazing day of professional development, networking with industry experts, and getting your resume reviewed.

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect and grow! 💯

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Our Story

In SBU Solar Racing, students work together to design, build, and test a solar-powered boat. Working independently in our machine shop, we produce a majority of the vessel components in-house, such as motor controllers, drive-train, composite molds, solar panels, control system, and various mechanical/electrical devices. We also have many related research opportunities outside of the scope of competition including high voltage EVs and lithium polymer batteries. In 2011, we won the award for the Best Electrical Design. In 2012 we implemented a redesigned carbon fiber hull, which resulted in a 90% weight reduction. In 2014, we placed 1st at the annual IEEE Solar Splash Competition in Dayton, Ohio. This is the result of an improved surface piercing drive-train with two gear ratios and new motor controllers. We hope to capitalize on our past successes, and continue to improve and innovate our designs.

E-board Members:
President - Weibin Gu
Vice President - Evan Kusa
Treasurer - Eva Lu
Secretary - Nicolas Mercier
Shop Manager - Adam Jones

Web Developer - Ivan Lin
Public Relations- Andrew Govind & Anthony Nakhleh

Address

Stony Brook, NY
11790

Opening Hours

Friday 2pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 2pm