Solar Impulse 2 is ready to fly around the world

The Solar Impulse project was initiated by Swiss scientists Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg and started flying on 3 May 2013 to raise awareness about the use of renewable energy and the application of Technology available for a more sustainable world.

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The solar- powered Solar Impulse has the same wingspan as a Boeing 747, but weighs just the weight of a small car.

The distinctive features of the aircraft are the 12,000 solar panels that provide power to the aircraft engine and are capable of loading fuel reserves, so that the Solar Impulse can fly at night. With the battery pack, Solar Impulse can fly three days and three nights at a speed of up to 70km / h.

On May 23, the first solar powered manned plane, Solar Impulse, set a new record for flying distance with the completion of a 1,541-kilometer journey.