The Solar Impulse:
Flying around the world on power from the sun.
The Solar Impulse:
Flying around the world on power from the sun.
The solar impulse is an airplane powered by photovoltaic panels on its wings. It can fly through the night on batteries charged by the sun. In 2016 its builders and pilots plan to complete the mission of circumnavigating the globe. In the air. On 100% solar power. Pretty cool.