Solar Boat
Students design, develop and construct a boat that is powered with solar energy.

Projects

LAAE currently works on multiple projects, including some that recur year after year. Some of the most notable projects we currently work on include our hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the autonomous vehicle.



  

 

This boat had participated in the Solar Cup competition.

 

Solar Cup Competition (May 2004) Results:

6th Overall

3rd in Rookie Class

 

Advisor: Mel Sarthou

Team Leader: Peter Xu

 

Team Members: Ann Chong, Jeffrey Cui, Jason Dao, Diego Hinojosa, Eric Huang, Eugene Kim, Chris Liu, Desiree Magat, Edwin Mejia, Robert Navarro, Michael Sanora, David Tseng, Sophia Yang, and Jiayi Zhou

 

Solar Cup competition photos are located below. Click a thumbnail to view in its full size.

 


Racing on Lake Skinner


David Tseng (white hat) and Eugene Kim (blue shirt) prepare the boat.


David Tseng and Eugene Kim moving the boat on its dolly.

From left to right: Eugene, David, and Robert


Eugene, David, Robert Navarro (white shirt, third from left), and Eric Huang (white shirt, right) make last minute changes. 


The Corsair stands proudly, surrounded by members of the Los Altos Solar Boat team as well as various spectators.