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New Suspension
New suspension components, designed by UNSW students have been manufactured by our Technical Partner, Sydney Institute of TAFE. They are currently being installed in the car.Array Release
UNSW Sunswift II's 2001 array has now been released from its mould, and seen for the first time by the UNSW SRT. Members present were extremely excited by the look of the new array, and the encapsulation system developed in-house. Electrical testing is currently under way, and...Panel Encapsulation
The entire Sunswift array has now been encapsulated into panels. The panels will now be assembled into an array with UNSW Sunswift II's unique aerodynamic shape.First prototype panel
The first prototype solar panel laminates have successfully been made in their new, custom vacuum mould. These large (1-2 sq. metres each) laminates are shaped for low aerodynamic drag.TopCell Project Finished
The Topcell team finished making solar cell for the car - 7000 19.5% efficient Buried Contact Solar Cells all made by hand by UNSW engineering students.Eastern Distributor Crossing
UNSW Sunswift II crossed the Eastern Distributor tunnel today, making it the first solar car to do so.[ 9 results ]
