TUT Solar Car SunChaser

22/05/2026

🚨 16 Weeks to Go… Something New is About to Drop! 🚨

The countdown is on for SSC2026, and the energy in the TUT Solar Car workshop is at an all-time high.
With just 16 weeks remaining, every bolt tightened and every test run is bringing us closer to the sun-chasing mission ahead.

We’re gearing up for something special… a new reveal is coming soon. 🔧⚡

Stay tuned. The next chapter is almost here.

💡 Chasing the sun to Cape Town -Fueling the future of Solar innovation.

☀️ Fuelled by innovation
☀️ Driven by passion
☀️ Powered by the sun

22/05/2026

With Sasol Solar Challenge – We just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

16 weeks to go!

15/05/2026

17 Weeks to go!

The road ahead isn’t always clear… and that’s exactly the point!

Our fan-favourite and Stages are where team strategy comes to the fore. During these two separate stages, our teams won’t receive full route information until the night before — forcing them to think fast, adapt under pressure, and make critical energy and strategic decisions with limited time for preparation.

-Half Blind Stage = loop information withheld
-Full Blind Stage = the route between the start and finish lines remains a mystery

These stages stand as a true test of endurance, innovation, teamwork, and strategy — and one of the things that makes the unlike any other event in the world.

Learn more about our 2026 regulations here: https://www.solarchallenge.org.za/

Sasol

12/05/2026

🔥 SEE MORE. SOLVE MORE. BUILD BETTER. 🔥

17 Weeks to go!

Innovation starts with the right tools — and thanks to RS South Africa the TUT Solar Car Team now has an incredible new addition to our engineering arsenal:

The powerful FLIR One Thermal Camera. ⚡📸

This compact but game-changing device allows us to detect heat signatures, identify hotspots, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues faster, and optimise the performance of our solar car with precision engineering insights. 🚗☀️

From testing systems to improving efficiency and reliability, the FLIR One helps us push innovation even further — because in solar racing, every degree matters.

A massive thank you to for investing in student innovation, sustainable technology, and the future of engineering. Your support empowers us to continue building, learning, and competing at the highest level. 🙌

This isn’t just a sponsorship.
It’s a tool that helps turn ideas into performance.

💡 Chasing the sun to Cape Town -Fueling the future of Solar innovation.

08/05/2026

A big thank you to RS South Africa for sponsoring this FLIR One Thermal camera to the TUT Solar car team.

01/05/2026

Today we celebrate the people who make innovation move forward ⚙️☀️

Happy International Workers’ Day to every engineer, designer, student, supporter, and dreamer behind the TUT Solar Car – Sunchaser 4!

Building a solar car isn’t just about speed — it’s about long nights, teamwork, problem-solving, and the passion to create a cleaner future 🌍

From the workshop to the open road, every bolt tightened and every idea shared brings us one step closer to the Sasol Solar Challenge 2026 🚗☀️

Today, we celebrate the work, the grind, and the people powering it all 💪🏾

27/04/2026

This we reflect on a journey of freedom, unity, and a reminder that progress is shaped by connection



Sasol Sasol in Sport

22/04/2026

is at the heart of everything we do at the . From concept to competition, every one of our teams use to push the limits of what solar powered can achieve.

With the 2026 Challenge just around the corner, this serves as the perfect reminder that the next generation of innovators is already shaping the future—one at a time.

Learn more here: https://www.solarchallenge.org.za/

Sasol Sasol in Sport

15/04/2026

🌦️☀️ Did you know? Solar cars don’t stop when the sun hides!

Even on cloudy or rainy days, solar panels still generate power — just at a lower rate. That means our TUT Solar Car – Sunchaser 4 keeps moving forward, no matter the weather 💪🏾⚡

Innovation isn’t about perfect conditions… it’s about consistency.

We’re gearing up for the Sasol Solar Challenge 2026, and every bit of energy counts! 🚗☀️..

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💡 Chasing the sun to Cape Town -Fueling the future of Solar innovation.

13/04/2026