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Help us Build a Solar Car! (NUSolar)

$5,001
100%
Raised toward our $5,000 Goal
26 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on March 01, at 01:01 AM EST
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We reached our goal!

March 01, 2024

And just like that, we’re done! I want to personally thank everyone who helped out with our Catalyzer campaign this winter, it means the world to our team. No matter if you donated, shared, or spread the word about NUsolar, we are so happy to feel the support from this community. Your generosity will allow us to continue innovating and learning with our team, and we’re excited to keep you up to date on your impact on NUsolar! From all of us on the team, Thank You!

Project Page Update: 25%

February 22, 2024

We’re 25% of the way towards our $5,000 goal! We are very grateful for all your donations. For those of you who haven’t donated, we’d really appreciate your help and support in any way you can afford to, from sharing us on social media to word-of-mouth. Go Cats and NUSolar!

Welcome to the NUsolar Catalyzer Campaign!

February 04, 2024

Everyone, thank you so much for participating in the 2024 WINTER CATALYZER! We are the Northwestern University Solar Car Team (NUsolar). NUsolar is a student-organized solar car team with more than a decade of race experience. This year’s CATALYZER is going to be a little more particular for NU Solar because we are planning something ambitious: we plan on completing manufacturing and redesigning to feature cutting-edge, lightweight carbon fiber.  With this new vehicle iteration–Bastet– we aim to place among the top teams in the world at the 2024 Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP). Our goal is to raise at least $5,000, which would go a long way to fund our team’s efforts in creating our new vehicle. Your support is crucial for achieving our dream, and, regardless of the size of your donation, every dollar means a lot to us. With your help, we can push the boundaries of alternative energy and show the world what Northwestern is capable of! Go Cats!

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$25

Basic Safety Equipment

Help us purchase gloves and masks to use when we're manufacturing!

$50

One Solar Cell

Help us buy a fully encapsulated solar cell!

$100

Essential Chemicals

Help us buy epoxies, resins, and acetones necessary in manufacturing the aeroshell!

$250

Trailer

Help us rent a trailer to use during the race!

$500

Tires for the Car

Help us buy tires to use for the solar car!

$1,000

Autoclave Rental for SC8 Body

Help us rent out an autoclave to make the body for Bastet!

$5,000

Solar Array

Help us buy our entire solar array for Bastet!

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