Who needs petrol when you’ve got brilliant brains, teamwork and a whole lot of sunshine? On Sunday, 24 August 2025 (5–8pm), the Solaride solar car team is visiting Sydney, and local Estonians are invited to a special movie night to hear their inspiring story.
The evening’s main feature is Solaride’s brand-new documentary, a film that zips from the drawing board to the dustiest roads of the Australian Outback. In 2023, these bright young Estonian engineers made history as the first Baltic team to take part in the legendary Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. Against fierce competition from some of the world’s top universities, they not only finished 3rd but also drove home with a special prize for technical innovation. Not bad for a “first lap” on the world stage!
But the movie is just the warm-up. After the screening, you’ll get to chat with three of Solaride’s powerhouses:
- Asso Soosalu – CEO (a.k.a. captain of this sunshine-fuelled ship)
- Karl-Tanel Paes – Head of Finance & Partnerships (yes, even solar cars need funding)
- Liisa Ševtšuk – Head of People & Culture (because behind every great car is a great team spirit)
They’ll spill the beans on the behind-the-scenes drama: the design headaches, the Outback survival stories, and how they’re gearing up to race again at the end of this month.
🎬 Event details
📅 Sunday, 24 August, 5.00pm – 8.00pm
📍 Sydney Estonian House, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
🎟️ Tickets $10/$25: Grab yours here
So come along, cheer for Estonia’s sun-chasing innovators, and maybe leave wondering if your next car should come with solar panels instead of a fuel gauge.
Learn more
🔗 Learn more: Solaride website | Bridgestone World Solar Challenge | Watch trailer
Acknowledgement
Thank you to the Solaride team and Ave Nukki from the Estonian Society of Sydney for providing this information and photos.
