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This year, the eleventh edition of Solar Team Twente has started. Seventeen highly motivated students will commit themselves full time to build the most innovative solar car to date, and challenge the boundaries of current technology. With the ever changing regulations, Solar Team Twente has to adapt, to maintain position. This edition, the focus of the whole team will shift towards efficiency and teamwork, in both the designprocess and the Challenge.
The solar team is located in Enschede, the Netherlands. It is part of the University of Twente, Saxion University of Applied Sciences and ROC van Twente. Solar Team Twente is one of the biggest student teams of the Netherlands. It unites more than 150 companies in and outside the country to build the most efficient solar car of the world together with the team. Team members pause their studies for more than a year to show what one can achieve in a short period of time. Their goal is to inspire others to contribute to a more sustainable society themselves. Together, we make a difference!
Management Team
Daniel Blik
Team Manager
My name is Daniël Blik. This year at 21 years old I will be the Team Manager. After finishing my degree in Business information Technology at the University of Twente I was up for a new challenge which I fortunately found in Solar Team Twente. I look forward to building our car and racing it down under with our amazing team. As team manager, I will focus on ensuring that everyone has what they need to secure our victory at the World Solar Challenge this August!
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Jesse van Dijk
Account Manager
Hey! My name is Jesse van Dijk, the account manager of Solar Team Twente 2025! As account manager, my responsibilities are planning the budget, connecting with as many partners and companies as possible, and ensuring their wishes are fulfilled. Next to all of that, this year I am also improving my planning and organizing skills, as well as building good relations with my team! I am super excited to work together with this team, and have the best year of our lives together!
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Victoria Verhulst
Technical Manager
My name is Victoria Verhulst and I am 22 years old. For this edition, I will fulfil the role as Technical Manager. It is my responsibility to facilitate the technical team in terms of (financial) planning and technical partners. Through joining Solar Team Twente, I will develop my skills in keeping a bird's-eye view of such a large technical project. I am incredibly excited to work together with this amazing team and build the best solar car possible!
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Marc Peters
Technical Account Manager
Hi! My name is Marc Peters, the Technical Account Manager of Solar Team Twente 2025! As a technical account manager, my role revolves around ensuring the needs of our technical partners are met, helping with the planning and execution of technical aspects, and ensuring smooth communication between our technical team and our partners. This year, I’m also focusing on improving my technical planning and organizing skills, while building strong, collaborative relationships within our team! I’m really excited to work together with such a dedicated team and make this year one to remember!
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Daniel Wonink
Logistics Manager
Hey! I’m a 21-year-old graduate with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and Management. This summer, I took on the exciting challenge of becoming the Logistics Manager of Solar Team Twente. In this role, I’m responsible for organizing transport to and from Australia, as well as coordinating accommodations and vehicle arrangements in both countries. I strive to be enthusiastic, driven, and highly organized in everything I do, always eager to take on various challenges beyond logistics. I have a lot of faith in our team, and with our positive mindset, we’re ready to tackle any obstacle that comes our way!
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