Solar Yankam is an innovative competition where teams design, fabricate, and race their own solar-powered cars, testing their engineering skills and creativity. The event is divided into multiple phases, starting with pre-event preparations that include registration, technical specifications, and workshops on solar energy, aerodynamics, and car design. In Phase 1, participants receive mentorship and approval for their car prototypes before moving on to the construction phase. During Phase 2, teams build their solar-powered vehicles using renewable components like solar panels, batteries, and motors, with guidance from technical experts. On competition day, the event kicks off with an inauguration ceremony, followed by technical inspections to ensure cars meet safety and performance standards. Teams then present their designs, engineering principles, and energy efficiency to a panel of judges. The grand finale features a thrilling solar car race, where cars are tested for speed, endurance, and overall efficiency on a specially designed track. At the end of the event, awards are given for categories such as ‘Best Design,’ ‘Fastest Car,’ and ‘Most Efficient Solar Car.’ Solar Yankam encourages innovation and sustainability, providing participants with valuable hands-on experience in renewable energy technologies. Each year, the event continues to inspire future engineers and environmental enthusiasts.

Main Components:

• Solar Car Design and Fabrication: Teams will design and build a small-scale solar-powered car using provided or self-sourced materials.
• Technical Presentation: Each team will present the design, engineering principles, and energy efficiency of their car.
• Solar Car Racing: A thrilling race to test speed, endurance, and efficiency.

Event Phases:

Phase 1: Pre-Event Preparation

• Registration and Guidelines: Teams register online and receive detailed technical specifications, rules, and evaluation criteria.
• Workshops and Webinars: Conduct pre-event sessions on solar energy, aerodynamics, and efficient car design.
• Prototype Approval: Teams submit initial designs for approval by technical mentors.

Phase 2: Solar Car Construction

• Teams build their solar cars using renewable energy components (e.g., solar panels, batteries, motors).
• Regular virtual or in-person mentoring sessions.

Phase 3: Competition Day

• Inauguration Ceremony: Welcome address and keynote speeches by industry experts.
• Technical Inspection: Ensuring all cars meet safety and technical guidelines.
• Technical Presentation: Teams present their work to a panel of judges.
• Solar Car Race: Multi-round races on a specially designed track.

Phase 4: Post-Event Activities

• Award Ceremony: Prizes for categories like ‘Best Design,’ ‘Fastest Car,’ and ‘Most Efficient Solar Car.’

Evaluation Criteria:

• Design and Innovation: Creativity and technical ingenuity of the solar car.
• Energy Efficiency: Effective use of solar energy and optimization techniques.
• Performance: Speed and endurance during the race.
• Presentation: Clarity and depth of the technical presentation.

Expected Outcomes:

• Enhanced awareness of renewable energy and sustainability.
• Skill development in solar technology and engineering.
• Networking opportunities for students, mentors, and industry professionals.
• Establishment of a benchmark competition in renewable energy innovation.

Event Coordinator Name: Mr. Vatsal PatelContact No: 9558265626