Innoptus Solar Team

Solar Race Strategy Optimization with ML Weather Models

About the project

This project assesses whether modern ML weather models are accurate enough for solar race strategy. It compares ML forecasts with traditional numerical models on key weather variables. A tool is also developed to detect and visualize anomalies between predictions and reality. The goal is to support more data-driven decisions for the Innoptus Solar Team.

Project members

Project Responsible (Board):

Nina Van de Velde

Helena Lips

Project Leader:

Sander De Wolf

Project Members:

Kiana Picha

Szonja Dvák

Mathis Debaene

Jane Thai

Luca Holvoet

About Innoptus Solar Team

Innoptus Solar Team is a student engineering team from KU Leuven that designs and builds high-performance solar race cars. Since 2004, the team has competed in international challenges and achieved multiple podium finishes. By combining innovation, sustainability, and advanced engineering, the team aims to push the boundaries of solar mobility.

About Easi

Easi is a Belgian IT partner that helps mid-sized and large organizations optimize their technology landscape. Through expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, software, and data, the company delivers end-to-end solutions that enable clients to work more securely, efficiently, and intelligently.