Since its creation in 1988, the Midnight Sun Solar Race Car Team has challenged and pushed beyond the boundaries of solar-powered transportation.

As part of its mission, the team has continued to promote the research and development of sustainable energy technologies. Midnight Sun alumni have gone on to bring the passion and experience developed on the team to make real impacts in the industry.

Interested in hardware or software?
Our electrical team is responsible for developing the system that handles power distribution and makes the car move.

Our focus is on building a practical, easy-to-debug, and resilient electrical system, taking full advantage of both hardware and software capabilities.

Interested in mechanical design or manufacturing? 
Our mechanical team is responsible for everything from the roll cage, suspension, and steering, to the braking and aerobody systems. The mechanical team uses a variety of materials like carbon fiber and fiberglass to metals like aluminum and steel. Most importantly they design the mechanical systems in CAD, create kinematic models, and perform FEA on simulations.

Interested in business or UI/UX design? 
Our operations team handles sponsorship, marketing, and budgeting. The team is responsible for more organizational duties, including public and industry relations, graphic design and media content, and planning complex race logistics.