Adopt a Solar Cell
Power our race. Adopt a solar cell.
Your €250 contribution helps fund our all-electric solar race car. In return, we assign you a specific solar cell on the array and send performance updates and race reports for your cell.
How to donate
Use our university payment portal and follow these exact selections. It usually takes under two minutes.
Adopt a Solar Cell (€250)
- 1
Payment Category
Choose Engineering.
- 2
Payment Item
Select SolarCar Cell Contribution €250.
- 3
Contributor’s Name
Enter your own name (exactly as you’d like it on acknowledgements).
- 4
Amount to Pay
Enter €250.
Then, fill in the rest with your information
Provide your email and postal address so we can confirm the contribution, assign your cell (if applicable), and send your updates.
- Use a contact email you check often (we’ll send reports there).
- Optional: add a note if you’re donating on behalf of someone else.
Pay securely online
You can complete your contribution directly via the university portal. If it doesn’t load here, open it in a new tab.
Secure payment is processed by the university, you’ll receive a receipt instantly.
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What you’ll receive
Your assigned solar cell
We’ll mark your contribution against a specific cell on the car’s array.
Race reports & updates
Periodic email reports tied to your cell’s performance during testing and race events.
Acknowledgement
We’ll include your name (or dedication) in our supporter roll, unless you prefer to stay anonymous.
What happens after you donate
- 1
Confirmation
You receive a payment receipt from the university portal.
- 2
Cell assignment
We assign you a unique solar cell ID and log it in our array map.
- 3
Welcome pack
We email your cell details, supporter certificate, and what to expect next.
- 4
Updates
You’ll get periodic updates on testing milestones and race performance for your cell.
Questions?
- Why €250?
- €250 covers roughly the cost of one high-efficiency solar cell and associated integration. Larger gifts are welcome, but each €250 adopts one cell.
- Can I donate for someone else?
- Yes. Enter their name in Contributor’s Name and add a note in the portal so we can dedicate the certificate.
- Will my name be public?
- Only if you want. Tell us if you prefer to remain anonymous and we’ll respect that.
- Is this tax-deductible?
- This may depend on your jurisdiction, we’ll include details on the receipt. Contact us if you need additional documentation.
Get in touch
Have a question before donating? Drop us a line and we’ll help.
Ready to support DCU Solar Racing?
Adopt a cell for €250 or choose SolarCar Project Donations for any amount.
Go to payment portal