Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I built an RC car 100% powered by solar cells. Try your first Odoo app for free here - odoo.com/r/Vw0

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In this latest solar project, I build a solar-powered remote control car to see how well it will perform on 100% solar power, and see just how many solar cells it will need to run.

Technical specs of the finished car
Solar Cell Power - 168w
Length - 3400mm
Width - 270mm

Thanks to Arrma for the Limitless and spare Arrma parts.

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Thanks to my carbon and composite material sponsor Easy Composites easycomposites.co.uk