Principia Solar Car

06/30/2025

Good Luck to all the teams competing!!🥳

03/20/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Dr. Marie Farson, a valued member of the Solar Car team and Department Chair of Engineering.
Marie was a dedicated educator, mentor, and scholar whose contributions to our academic community will have a lasting impact.
Beyond her professional achievements, she was known for her kindness, energy and unwavering support for students and colleagues alike. Marie’s presence will be greatly missed.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Farson family, friends, and all who mourn this great loss.

Sincerely,
Solar Car Team

12/03/2024

The Principia Solar team would like to say a big thank you for all the love and support. Our students have been working very hard.

If you like to learn more about how to support us financially please click the link below:
https://give.principia.edu/campaigns/solar-car-2

Thank you again, for your longstanding support and for believing in us. Your help is greatly appreciated!

11/25/2024

11/22/2024

Meet the Prin Solar Team! ⚙️📸

07/22/2024

The Principia Solar Car team would like to express its heartfelt gratitude for all the support that has been given toward this joyous project.

For Principia, a small college with a solar team of only 14 members, being able to compete with top colleges in the nation and our neighboring countries is only made possible by the unwavering support and dedication toward our goal.

There may be some confusion about why the team decided not to participate in the American Solar Challenge this year. To put it simply, we did not have the necessary funds due to our budget constraints.

Despite this, we are excited to announce that we are planning a new design for our car in the future!

Thank you once again for your continued support and belief in our mission.

If you would like to learn more about supporting our solar team, you can find information on the Principia solar car website:
www.principiasolarcar.com

07/18/2024

153 laps done in total! Weather is Sunny and the Solar Car is doing great!

07/17/2024

Day 2 of Raycing is complete!

After each rayce day, we have to set up our array and get the last bit of solar energy that we can before sunset.

Our solar panels are more efficient when cooled, so we spray distilled water to keep them cool while charging.

End of Rayce day results will be posted tonight!

07/17/2024

Morning Charge before our second day of raycing.

07/17/2024

One of the tasks at the end of each day is cleaning our array of any dust.

Here’s a look at the step by step process!

07/16/2024

Principia Solar Car starts on the track today!