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Solar Sailors Challenge 2026

Place

Ciências ULisboa

Competition18 June, 2026

Are you a high school student interested in solar energy, renewables, and the energy transition? Do you have innovative ideas for the future of energy or dream of boats powered by clean energy?

This challenge is for you! Participate in the Solar Sailors Challenge 2026, where you can explore creative and sustainable solutions for a better world.

Show your talent and win amazing prizes!

What is Solar Sailors Challenge?

It is a solar-powered boat competition intended to raise awareness among high school students about the importance of the energy transition.

During this competition, students will be invited to test a small prototype boat built by them using recycled materials, and whose propulsion system can only be powered by electricity generated by solar cells.

What will you do at the Solar Sailors Challenge 2026:

  • Create a team

  • Building prototypes of small boats

  • Use recycled materials

  • To explore propulsion systems powered exclusively by photovoltaic solar cells

  • Participate in a regatta with other teams

  • Win prizes!

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Applications for the competition must be made online from 6th May, until 23h59 on 1st June 2026.

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