Solar Cup


Solar Cup logo 2021

WHAT IS SOLAR CUP?


The 2021 Solar Cup competition is currently on hold until further notice. 

Solar Cup is an education program in which high school teams, sponsored by The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) and its member agencies, learn about water conservation and renewable energy by building and racing a solar powered boat during a seven-month period. The teams compete against each other in both sprint and endurance races at Lake Skinner, located in Temecula. As part of the program, the teams also research and complete various technical reports and create a water-related public service announcement.

DOES IT COST ANYTHING?


Participating member agencies’ financial sponsorship grants provide funds for all basic boat materials to their teams ($4,000 for new or rookie teams and $2,500 for veteran teams). Additional money cannot be spent on your boat. Metropolitan will offer boat building and technical assistance to the student teams to ensure they create and operate a safe, solar-powered boat.

WHY SOLAR CUP?


Solar Cup is an opportunity for students to gain understanding in the following areas:
  • Promote stewardship of natural resources, including water conservation 
  • Increase understanding of water supply and water quality challenges 
  • Promote use of renewable energy, through hands-on application of math, science and engineering 
  • Increase awareness about water industry careers 

Sponsored Teams


2020 - Elsinore Co-op Team (Elsinore HS/Temescal HS/ Lakeside HS), Centennial HS, Eastvale STEM Academy: Roosevelt HS
2019 - Elsinore Co-op Team (Elsinore HS/Temescal HS/ Lakeside HS), Centennial HS, Eastvale STEM Academy: Roosevelt HS
2018 - Elsinore HS, Norte Vista HS, Riverside Polytechnic HS
2017 - Elsinore HS, Norte Vista HS, Riverside Polytechnic HS
2016 - Elsinore HS, Norte Vista HS, Riverside Polytechnic HS
2015 - Elsinore HS, Norte Vista HS, Riverside Polytechnic HS
2014 - Arlington HS, Elsinore HS, Norte Vista HS
2013 - Arlington HS, Elsinore HS, Murrieta Mesa HS
2012 - Elsinore HS, Centennial HS, Jurupa Valley HS and Riverside County HS
2011 - Arlington HS, Centennial HS, Elsinore HS and Murrieta Mesa HS
2010 - Citrus Hill HS, Patriot HS, Jurupa Valley HS and Elsinore HS
2009 - Citrus Hill HS, Patriot HS, Murrieta Valley HS
2008 - Citrus Hill HS, Jurupa Valley HS, Elsinore HS
2007 - Rubidoux HS
2006 - Jurupa Valley HS
2005 - Norco HS
2004 - Murrieta Valley HS
2003 - Centennial HS