PCCOE’s Team Solarium Set to Represent India at Prestigious SASOL Solar Challenge 2026

PCCOE’s Team Solarium Set to Represent India at Prestigious SASOL Solar Challenge 2026

Pune | June 5, 2026

Team Solarium India, a student-led engineering team from Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune, is preparing to represent India at the internationally acclaimed SASOL Solar Challenge 2026 in South Africa.

Team Solarium India, a student-driven organization from PCCOE Pune, is set to represent the country at the SASOL Solar Challenge 2026, showcasing India’s growing innovation and leadership in solar-powered mobility.

Founded in 2016, Team Solarium India has emerged as one of the country’s promising solar mobility teams focused on promoting sustainability and renewable energy through advanced solar vehicle technology. The team comprises engineering students working on the design and development of solar-powered vehicles while encouraging innovation, technical excellence, leadership and environmental awareness among young engineers.

Over the years, the Pune-based team has earned national recognition through its achievements in major solar vehicle competitions across India. Team Solarium secured AIR 1 at the Electric Solar Vehicle Championship (ESVC) and also claimed AIR 1 at the National Solar Vehicle Challenge (NSVC) conducted at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur.

The team is now preparing for its biggest international challenge yet the SASOL Solar Challenge 2026, one of the world’s most demanding solar car races. The competition in South Africa covers nearly 2,500 kilometres from Johannesburg to Cape Town and tests the endurance, engineering capabilities and efficiency of solar-powered vehicles across diverse terrains.

According to the team, participants are expected to cover nearly 300 to 400 kilometres daily over eight days while navigating a challenging altitude drop of around 2,000 metres. The event is regarded globally as a rigorous platform for technological innovation and sustainable automotive engineering.

Faculty members and students associated with the project said the participation marks a proud moment for PCCOE and India’s student engineering community. The initiative also highlights the increasing contribution of Indian youth towards renewable energy research and sustainable transportation solutions on the global stage.

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