Euro Steel announced as product sponsor of the 2022 Sasol Solar Challenge
The Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC) is pleased to announce Euro Steel Services as a product sponsor of the 2022 event, which will take place from the 9th to 16th September. “We are delighted about our new partnership with Euro Steel Services,” said Robert Walker, director and owner of the Sasol Solar Challenge.” This partnership will allow us […]
Citizen Watches SA named official timing sponsor of the 2022 Sasol Solar Challenge
The Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC) is delighted to announce that Citizen Watches SA, which is part of the Citizen Watch global network, has joined the event as the official timing sponsor. “Time management is the essence of success of the Sasol Solar Challenge,” said Robert Walker, director and owner of the Sasol Solar Challenge. “This […]
DHL Global Forwarding announced as the official logistics and freight sponsor of the 2022 Sasol Solar Challenge
The Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC) is proud to announce that DHL Global Forwarding (DGF), the global leader in the logistics industry, has joined the event as the official logistics and freight sponsor and also as a sponsor of the DHL Global Forwarding/Sasol Solar Challenge prize competition. The organisation’s global presence and industry-leading logistics expertise will […]
The Sasol Solar Challenge is back with more teams, strategy and adventure
The Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC) is proud to announce the return of its seventh biennial challenge from the 9th to 16th September 2022. “It should come as no surprise that the 2022 challenge is one that is highly anticipated,” said Robert Walker, director and owner of the SSC. “It’s great to see just how much this event […]
Sasol Solar Challenge sets sights on 2022 event, cancelling 2021 event amidst COVID-19 spike
The 2021 Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC) will be deferred to 2022. The decision comes as South Africa and other countries experience a spike in COVID-19 cases, putting Challenge participants at risk. “This was a difficult decision, but the safety of our participants must come first.” said Dean Somerset, manager of group brand and sponsorships at […]
2020 Sasol Solar Challenge postponed to early 2021
The 2020 Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC) has been postponed until early 2021. The event is provisionally scheduled to take place from 21 to 25 February 2021 instead of September 2020 as initially planned. Participating teams will be able to register until the end of November 2020. A new date for the South African launch and local […]
Mzansi get ready for the 2021 Sasol Solar Challenge!
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Blog: Chasing the sun: Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019
As a young boy, and still to this day, I am fascinated by all things mobile and any related technology. This is what spurred me on to get involved as an international volunteer at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) in Australia in October of this year, a dream come true for a vehicle obsessed […]
Solar Energy
EXPLORE THE SASOL SOLAR CHALLENGE Click on the icons below for more information about the 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge: Spectator Teams Media Volunteer Event Information So what is solar energy and how does it power cars? Although our sun is more than 150-million kilometres away, it provides life on earth by way of heat and […]
Sasol Solar Challenge visits your town
EXPLORE THE SASOL SOLAR CHALLENGE Click on the icons below for more information about the 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge: Spectator Teams Media Volunteer Event Information The 2014 Sasol Solar Challenge is coming to your town, witness solar vehicle technology and innovation in motion, as local and international teams pass through Sasolburg, Kroonstad, Bloemfontein, Colesberg, Graaff-Reinet, […]