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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]
Solar Impulse Insights
More exclusive video-insights can be found [here]
The People behind the Vision
The people behind the vision Brian Jones is the team mission coordinator and also one of the project promoters. Read his virtual flight logbook:
[PDF / 4,72 MB]
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
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg explaining the exhibition dedicated to Solar Impulse in Beijing.
August 18, 2008: Solar Impulse “is landing” in China for the first time presenting itself at the Olympic Games

It was a great moment for the two initiators of Solar Impulse, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, “landing” their project in China for the first time. “A country that cannot be ignored when one talks of technology and energy” Bertrand Piccard underlined on the occasion of the opening of an exhibition dedicated to Solar Impulse at the heart of the Olympic village in Beijing. Not only athletic records are currently being achieved here: André Borschberg underlined that “in this Olympic Games universe of performance, Solar Impulse wishes to demonstrate that it, too, can surpass itself in terms of energy savings.” [more]
News from the Solar Impulse-hangar: tests in the Wind Tunnel
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June 26, 2008: Bertrand Piccard's logbook now available as a newsletter

Welcome aboard - Bertrand Piccard, president and initiator of the groundbreaking Solar Impulse project, introduces readers to a new Solar Impulse newsletter, aimed at providing up-to-date information about construction of the pioneering solar aircraft. Subscribe [here]
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
Research
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]
Banking on green - Deutsche Bank´s climate strategy
Deutsche Bank’s climate strategy is based on multiple pillars. Next to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, we support the promotion of renewable energy, the sharpening of public awareness and the promotion of flexible mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol together with the neutralizing of unavoidable greenhouse-gas emissions. [more]


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