Deutsche Bank - Solar Impulse

Portrait Solar Impulse The first manned flight around the world in a solar-powered airplane – that is Solar Impulse´s groundbreaking project which is about to stretch the limits of today‘s possibilities. Innovative technology, smart resource management and a pioneering spirit are the cornerstones of its success. [more] The People behind the Vision Raymond Clerc is the Flight Director of the Solar Impulse team. [Read more] Facts & Figures The future record-breaking-airplane: Wingspan: 80 m Altitude: between 1 and 12 km Temperature:from +80°C to -60°C Maximum weight: 2,000 kg Body: Carbon fibre Average speed: 70 km/h Batteries: Lithium Solar Cells: ca 250 sqm surface, monocrystaline silicon Current Milestones 2008 May: First virtual flight in the original cockpit of the prototype with 25 hours running operations of the future pilots November: Roll-Out of prototype (to be confirmed) [All milestones] Other Main Partners: Omega and Solvay	News The countdown for the first virtual flight in the original cockpit of the Solar Impulse prototype is on! Experience this important reality check for both man and machine live on our website. From early in the morning on May 13th the webcast and the blog will be showing fascinating insights into the “running operations” of the two future Solar Impulse pilots in the cockpit. You are guaranteed to get a first-hand taste of the pioneering spirit and the passion behind this project. [On May 13th live webcast here] New: Exclusive insights into the SolarImpulse hangar. Take the opportunity and look over the shoulders of the engineers and technicians as they confront their biggest challenges. Today: The cockpit More highlights can be found [here]	Innovation & sustainability: the basis for our future As main partner of Solar Impulse Deutsche Bank underlines its dedication to innovation and sustainability. Because we are convinced that intelligent use of renewable energies will offer unlimited growth opportunities – to our clients and all of society. [more] Investing in sustainability DWS climate change DWS Zukunftsressourcen DWS GO [PDF / 643 KB] DWS Global Timber Structured Investments Experten fürs Grüne Research DB Research: Megatopic energy and climate change Investing in climate change [PDF / 376 KB]	A contribution to the future With the clear goal of setting new standards through innovation, Solar Impulse and Deutsche Bank believe in the passion to perform at the highest level – making a sustainable investment in the future. [more] Deutsche Bank’s commitment to sustainability We believe sustainability means future viability - with the aim of ensuring that future generations enjoy a healthy environment as well as stable economic and social conditions. [more] Deutsche Bank´s climate strategy The rise in the number of natural disasters in particular does not have only ecological and social, but also huge economic consequences, which affect our customers. It is therefore not only a social, but also a business responsibility of Deutsche Bank to fight against climate change. After all, from an economic vantage point it is much cheaper to take measures against the greenhouse effect now than to shoulder the financial consequences of global warming down the road. [more PDF / 346 KB] Further Information Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Climate Strategy [PDF / 128 KB] Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2006 [PDF / 354 KB] Clinton Climate Initiative