In Africa, mobility is not universal. Hardly anyone can afford their own car. Even public transport is expensive and unreliable. The way to work, school or the nearest market is therefore a daily challenge.
We are Gambia Solar Energy
We, a group of students, have developed a drive system for a solar-assisted vehicle. The vehicle can be completely assembled from old parts, making it an affordable and sustainable solution for transport.
![The drive system, consisting of a controller, Arduino and a potentiometer, can be installed in an individually constructed vehicle with the help of a detailed manual.](https://i0.wp.com/www.gasolen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/435D9FF2-2621-43BF-894D-44527176E262-scaled.jpeg?resize=1290%2C1188&ssl=1)
We are Doer’s
The drive system, consisting of a controller, Arduino and a potentiometer, can be installed in an individually constructed vehicle with the help of a detailed manual.
Our Mission
![Solar energy](https://i0.wp.com/www.gasolen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/panel-solar-icon.png?resize=510%2C512&ssl=1)
100% Solar Energy
A solar panel on the roof of the vehicle charges the vehicle’s battery. No combustion engine, no CO2 emissions.
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Reuse existing Resources
Vehicles e. g. cars, tricycles and boats can be individually designed according to one’s own requirements. Scrap can be used for assembly.
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Affordable
By using existing resources, the construction is cost-effective, making mobility accessible to many people.
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Suitable for Everyday Use
Vehicles can be constructed as loading trolleys, for example. This also makes it possible to transport several people and objects.
![Creating](https://i0.wp.com/www.gasolen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/repair-fix-repairing-icon.png?resize=502%2C512&ssl=1)
Creating future Prospects
The vehicles can be produced locally and people can set up their own business. We share our expertise to train young people.
![Sustainable global solution](https://i0.wp.com/www.gasolen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/environment-icon.png?resize=504%2C512&ssl=1)
Global mobility Solution
We also want to make mobility affordable in other sunny regions, with a focus on third world countries.
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Summer semester and upcoming: IAA Munich!
The semester and our exam and submission phase is now slowly coming to an end.…
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Media Night Recap
The Media Night at the Hochschule der Medien, where students present their projects from the…
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Operation “Reconstruction” was successful!
The many hours spent in the workshop have paid off. The conversion and implementation of the solar-powered drive has been…
Our Partners
![Hochschule der Medien - HdM Stuttgart](https://i0.wp.com/gasolen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/HdM_Logo.png?resize=1290%2C1187&ssl=1)
![Bena Bena - The Gambia e.V.](https://i0.wp.com/gasolen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bena_Bena_Gambia_Verein.jpg?resize=1005%2C641&ssl=1)
![Sub-Saharan United Vehicles Ltd. (SUV)](https://i0.wp.com/www.gasolen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Sub-Saharan_United_Vehicles_SUV.png?resize=194%2C145&ssl=1)
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The project is supported by funds from the State of Baden-Württemberg via the Stiftung Entwicklungs-Zusammenarbeit Baden-Württemberg (SEZ)