Schleswig-Holstein Solarcup
The annual STEM festival for young solar tinkerers in Glücksburg
About SH Solarcup
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A Festival for the Next Generation's Energy Transition
The Schleswig-Holstein Solarcup is more than a competition – it's an educational festival that makes the energy transition tangible for young people. It is organized by artefact gGmbH, a nationally recognized educational and energy competence center in Glücksburg, Schleswig-Flensburg district, Schleswig-Holstein. The venue – a "Power Park" with a wind turbine, solar installations, low-energy houses, and a 5-meter competition basin – is the ideal stage for an event where solar vehicles can be experienced in action.
Eight Classes, Many Disciplines
Participants compete in several classes, categorized by age and discipline:
- Solar Boats (up to 18 years) — Boat regatta in the 5m basin, with a design award
- Solar Ultralight Junior (10–14 years) — Vehicles made from recycled materials on a straight track
- Solar Ultralight Expert (15–25 years) — High-performance vehicles with curves and tunnel passages
- Solar E-Class with power storage — Solar vehicles with batteries on an oval track
- Creative Class (10–21 years) — Freely designed solar objects. Theme for 2026: RoboDinos
Beyond race results, design, presentation, and sustainability are evaluated — poster presentations and jury decisions complement the pure race times.
Nationwide Significance
The Schleswig-Holstein Solarcup is a qualifying competition for the SolarMobil Germany National Final, which is held in a different German city each autumn (2026 in Dortmund, September 25–26). The winners of the individual classes from Glücksburg will represent Schleswig-Holstein there — making the SH Solarcup Northern Germany's most important junior solar preview.
Festival Atmosphere
Even though the competition is the main focus, the Solarcup is designed as a family festival: food trucks and organic snacks at the Power Park, hands-on stations for younger siblings, guided tours of the wind turbine and artefact's low-energy house, live commentary of the races, award ceremony in the late afternoon. Spectators are explicitly welcome and do not need to register.
SH Solarcup — edition 2026
2026 Theme Focus: RoboDinos
For the 18th edition, artefact has chosen a new creative theme: solar-powered robot dinosaurs, preferably built from recycled materials. This class is aimed at the most imaginative teams and complements the classic racing classes with a strong design focus.
Schedule and Classes
All classes run concurrently throughout the day, allowing teams to participate in multiple disciplines. Highlights include the solar boat regatta in the 5m basin in the morning and the final runs of the ultralight classes in the afternoon.
Programme SH Solarcup 2026
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Power Park artefact Glücksburg
- 09:00 AM — Arrival and technical inspection of vehicles and boats
- 10:00 AM — Welcome and opening by artefact
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Solar Boat Regatta in the 5m basin (up to 18 yrs)
- 11:00 AM–01:00 PM — Solar Ultralight Junior (10–14 yrs, 20m track)
- 12:00 PM–02:00 PM — Creative Class RoboDinos (10–21 yrs, jury evaluation + show)
- 02:00 PM–04:00 PM — Solar Ultralight Expert (15–25 yrs, 40m with curves and tunnel)
- 02:00 PM–04:00 PM — Solar E-Class with power storage (10–21 yrs, oval track)
- 04:30 PM — Poster presentation and jury evaluation for all classes
- 05:30 PM — Award ceremony with trophy presentation
- 06:00 PM — Event end
Supporting program: Organic snacks, guided tours of the low-energy house and wind turbine of artefact, hands-on stations for younger siblings. Winners qualify for the SolarMobil Germany National Final on September 25/26, 2026, in Dortmund.
Highlights SH Solarcup 2026
- 18th edition
- New creative theme for 2026: solar-powered RoboDinos
- Eight competition classes for ages 9–25
- Solar boat regatta in the 5m basin
- Qualification for SolarMobil National Final Dortmund
- Free admission for spectators
Prices SH Solarcup 2026
Team registration €10–€20 per class (incl. construction kit). Free admission for spectators. Catering on-site for a fee.
Practical information — SH Solarcup
Getting There
By car via the B199 or from Flensburg via the L194 to Glücksburg. Flensburg train station + Bus 21 to Glücksburg-Powerpark. Free parking at the artefact grounds.
Admission
Free for spectators. Team registration €10–€20 per class (with construction kit).
Registration
Via the Solarcup page on artefact. Construction kit is sent after payment — preparation is done before the competition day.
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Where it takes place SH Solarcup
artefact gGmbH — Powerpark Glücksburg
Bremsbergallee 35, 24960 Glücksburg (Ostsee)