On June 28 the second Frisian Solar Challenge, a race for solar powered boats over a distance of 220 km, ended in a superior victory for the Delta Lloyd Solar Boat from Delft University. A student’s initiative brought to a success with MARIN’s design support.
The Delta Lloyd Solar Boat has been developed and built by seven students of Delft University. As one of the main sponsors, MARIN assisted the students with a broad range of hydrodynamic consultancy: performing a CFD evaluation, producing the mould for the hull and designing and manufacturing two propellers.
The Delta Lloyd Solar Boat Team participated in the Frisian Solar Challenge, June 21-28. The race is a variation of the legendary Dutch Eleven Cities Skating Race (Elfstedentocht). Dutch and international teams navigated the Frisian waterways over a distance of almost 200 km, passing eleven Frisian cities. 49 teams participated from 8 different countries. Delft University was also the winning team of the race in 2006.
For more information on the race and route look at www.frisiansolarchallenge.nl.
For details on the Delta Lloyd Solar Boat and its team look at www.deltalloydsolarboat.nl.
The Delta Lloyd Solar Boat has been developed and built by seven students of Delft University. As one of the main sponsors, MARIN assisted the students with a broad range of hydrodynamic consultancy: performing a CFD evaluation, producing the mould for the hull and designing and manufacturing two propellers.
The Delta Lloyd Solar Boat Team participated in the Frisian Solar Challenge, June 21-28. The race is a variation of the legendary Dutch Eleven Cities Skating Race (Elfstedentocht). Dutch and international teams navigated the Frisian waterways over a distance of almost 200 km, passing eleven Frisian cities. 49 teams participated from 8 different countries. Delft University was also the winning team of the race in 2006.
For more information on the race and route look at www.frisiansolarchallenge.nl.
For details on the Delta Lloyd Solar Boat and its team look at www.deltalloydsolarboat.nl.
July 4, 2008