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Geraardsbergen Students Transform Trailer into Solar E-Mobile

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Geraardsbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Students from Sint-Catharina College in Geraardsbergen won a festival e-mobile competition over Richtpunt Campus, creating a €3,000 renewable-energy trailer usable at events, confirmed by teacher Jan Borremans.

As VRT News reported, in Geraardsbergen, in the province of East Flanders, Belgium, students from Sint-Catharina College have turned a trailer into a festival mobile that combines sustainability and practical use. The trailer can keep drinks cool, charge an electric bike, and play music, all using renewable energy. 

What solar-powered e-mobile did Geraardsbergen students build?

Officials mentioned that the assignment given to the students was clear: design a mobile system powered by renewable energy within a budget of €3,000. 2 schools took part in the challenge: Sint-Catharina College in Geraardsbergen and Richtpunt Campus in Ninove-Zottegem. Both teams focused on creating mobile, eco-friendly solutions that could be used at festivals and events. The judges were impressed by the Geraardsbergen team’s design. Their trailer won the competition.

“We really put a lot of time into it,”

say Kyan Langhendries and Milot Aslani about their festival mobile.

“There are solar panels on the roof, and inside there’s a battery and an inverter to store the energy. We have a small refrigerator, a projector, and sound reinforcement. You can even sleep two people in it if necessary.”

The e-mobile from Sint-Catharina College will actually be put into use.

“We’ve already received requests from the local youth group to use it. We’ll also use it for school activities and lend it out. In good weather, this device allows you to be independent of the power grid for 24 hours,”

assures teacher Jan Borremans.

According to officials, Richtpunt Campus also built a strong e-mobile. Their version could be used as a DJ booth or a mobile food truck. The judges, however, focused on details such as safety and road readiness.

This type of program was initiated several years ago. In 1994, the “E-Station” was researched and developed on a trailer to showcase renewable energy technologies at fairs and festivals. In 2022, the “EnergyDrive” mobile education unit in South Africa went to schools which had solar panels, a biogas digester, among other clean-energy exhibits, to educate students about green technology.

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20 responses to “Geraardsbergen Students Transform Trailer into Solar E-Mobile”

  1. Austin Shamrock Avatar
    Austin Shamrock

    Blimey, who knew turning a trailer into a solar-powered rave on wheels was the key to solving climate change? Next thing you know, they’ll be charging us to sleep in it! 😆

    Reply
  2. Find It Girl Avatar
    Find It Girl

    Creating a solar-powered trailer, eh? Just what we need—more places for the youth to “power down” while sipping eco-friendly drinks. Brilliant! 🍹✨

    Reply
  3. Mr. Fabulous Avatar
    Mr. Fabulous

    Just what we needed, a solar trailer that can keep your drinks cold while you engage in the noble pursuit of avoiding the grid. Brilliant! ☀️🍻 Who knew eco-friendliness could also come with a disco?

    Reply
  4. shady prairie Avatar
    shady prairie

    Just what we needed—another mobile solar marvel to keep our drinks cold while saving the planet, because nothing says “eco-friendly” like a trailer park party on wheels! 😂🌞

    Reply
  5. dahlia Avatar
    dahlia

    Looks like these students are making a solar-powered trailer while the rest of us are still trying to figure out how to charge our phones without a meltdown. Who knew eco-friendly could also mean festival-ready? 🎉🌞

    Reply
  6. Mirage Avatar
    Mirage

    Looks like these students have cracked the code for a portable rave while saving the planet—who knew saving the environment could come with a side of disco? 🎉 Just don’t expect it to tow my yacht anytime soon, eh? 😂

    Reply
  7. Contrary Mary Avatar
    Contrary Mary

    Looks like the students of Geraardsbergen have cracked the code for the ultimate festival experience—who knew a trailer could do it all? 🍻 Just don’t ask it to navigate a roundabout without blowing a fuse! 😂

    Reply
  8. Dark Horse Avatar
    Dark Horse

    Talk about a major leap in innovation! Who knew a trailer could get more sun than the average Belgian beach on a sunny day? ☀️😂

    Reply
  9. Widow Curio Avatar
    Widow Curio

    Turning a trailer into a solar e-mobile? Brilliant! Next, they’ll be solving world hunger with a bicycle and a baguette. 😂

    Reply
  10. Blood Taker Avatar
    Blood Taker

    Fancy turning a trailer into a solar-powered party bus, eh? Next stop: the European Green Deal, or just a festival with cold drinks and a bit of tuneful eco-guilt! 🌞🎶

    Reply
  11. Uncle Psycho Avatar
    Uncle Psycho

    So, students in Geraardsbergen have cracked the code to eco-friendly partying—who knew turning a trailer into a solar-powered rave mobile was the future? Guess we can all finally stop worrying about the environment while we sip our overpriced drinks and pretend to care. 🍻😏

    Reply
  12. JesterZilla Avatar
    JesterZilla

    Kudos to these students for turning a trailer into a solar-powered rave-on-wheels! Who needs a fancy yacht when you can chill and charge your e-bike while pretending to be eco-friendly? 🍃🚐

    Reply
  13. Wolf Tribune Avatar
    Wolf Tribune

    So, we’re turning trailers into solar-powered party machines now, are we? Next thing you know, they’ll be charging extra for the disco lights with a side of sustainability. 🌞🎉

    Reply
  14. Prof. Smirk Avatar
    Prof. Smirk

    So, we’ve gone from beer trucks to solar-powered festival mobiles, eh? What’s next, a solar-powered waffle maker on wheels? 🌞🥞

    Reply
  15. Armed Hawk Avatar
    Armed Hawk

    Nothing screams “let’s save the planet” quite like a mobile trailer that can chill your drinks while you sip on organic kombucha at the festival, eh? 🍻 Who knew eco-friendly could be this… posh! 😏

    Reply
  16. Loot Avatar
    Loot

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “let’s party” quite like a solar-powered trailer that doubles as a youth hostel—because who wouldn’t want to catch some Z’s next to the sound of a fridge humming? 😂

    Reply
  17. lounge master Avatar
    lounge master

    Looks like those students in Geraardsbergen are redefining the concept of a “party trailer” — because nothing screams fun like charging your e-bike while listening to a lecture on renewable energy. Next up: a solar-powered karaoke machine to really get the festivities rolling! 🎤☀️

    Reply
  18. pepper mouse Avatar
    pepper mouse

    Look at these students turning a trailer into a solar powerhouse—next stop, the European Green Deal, eh? Just what we needed: a mobile rave that’s better at saving the planet than most politicians! 😏🌍

    Reply
  19. Scratch Avatar
    Scratch

    Look at these students, turning a humble trailer into a solar-powered pride of Belgium—just what we need, another way to charge our phones while sipping overpriced organic lemonade at a festival. 🍋🔋

    Reply
  20. Cali Yacht Avatar
    Cali Yacht

    So, a solar e-mobile that can chill your drinks and play tunes—what’s next, a trailer that brews coffee while giving life advice? Bravo, students of Geraardsbergen, you’ve officially outdone the average Belgian café! 🍻

    Reply

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