LONGi has announced a partnership with Innoptus, Belgium’s leading solar racing team, to provide its high-efficiency Back Contact (BC) technology and flexible photovoltaic solutions to support the team’s 11th-generation solar race car, “Infinite Apollo,” as it competes in the American Solar Challenge (ASC) this summer.
The unveiling of the new car marks a critical milestone for the team, transitioning from the vehicle assembly phase to the testing and validation stage after 10 months of research and development. Over the coming weeks, the Innoptus team will conduct thousands of kilometers of on-road testing across Belgium to comprehensively evaluate the vehicle’s performance under long-distance and complex road conditions, laying a solid foundation in preparation for what is set to be the longest and most challenging solar race in the team’s history.
This year’s American Solar Challenge route traverses the heart of the United States, starting from the Mississippi River and passing through the scenic Great River Road and the iconic Route 66, presenting both technical difficulty and visual appeal. According to the race schedule, the team must first pass a three-day qualifying round at the Brainerd International Raceway to secure a spot in the main event.
In response to the technical challenges presented by the new race regulations, the Innoptus team has comprehensively upgraded the vehicle’s core systems, encompassing high-performance solar modules, an advanced battery system and the signature dual-fin aerodynamic design. As a partner, LONGi has once again been involved in collaborative development, continuously optimizing its BC technology products to support comprehensive improvements in the vehicle’s overall system performance.