The 2020 SMUD Solar Regatta
The mission of the SMUD California Solar Regatta (CSR) is to teach students about solar electricity. The program has been established to promote renewable energy through solar technology and innovation, by using an engaging way to connect design and engineering. The CSR invites teams from California to compete and showcase their boat design and innovative engineering through a variety of races and presentations.
Slalom Race
- Solar only – battery is switched off and not operable
- In this race, boats compete in a test of maneuverability and speed, moving through a specifi ed obstacle course defi ned by a series of buoys, without hitting or missing any buoys. This is an individual competition. The winner of the Slalom Race will be the boat that completes the course in the quickest time.
Sprint Race
- Solar only – battery is switched off and not operable
- In this race, two boats will race side-by-side to see which is the fastest. This is an individual competition. The winner of the Sprint Race will be the boat that completes the course in the quickest time.
Endurance Race
- Battery only – solar system is switched off and not operable.
- In this race, a boat will test its endurance and battery effectiveness, racing around a designated course, as far as it can in 25 minutes. The boat must switch its pilot midway in the race. The winner of the Endurance Race will be the boat that completes as many laps as it can around the course before running out of time or running out of battery.