CleanTechnica » solar plane http://cleantechnica.com Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:48:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 Solar Impulse Inspires MIT Engineering Students (VIDEO) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/20/solar-impulse-inspires-mit-engineering-students-video/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/20/solar-impulse-inspires-mit-engineering-students-video/#comments Tue, 20 May 2014 10:36:08 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=67143 Originally published on 1Sun4All. Watch the discussion between André Borschberg—CEO, Co-Founder & Pilot of Solar Impulse—and students from the MIT Aeronautics Astronautics Unified Engineering class, led by Professor Olivier de Weck. An MIT Unified Engineering & Solar Impulse Hangout On Air The topic of discussion above is the challenges of building a solar airplane, as well as some highlights

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/20/solar-impulse-inspires-mit-engineering-students-video/feed/ 0 Solar Cars, Galore! Via Moss Solar Vehicles http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/17/solar-cars-galore-via-moss-solar-vehicles/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/17/solar-cars-galore-via-moss-solar-vehicles/#comments Sat, 17 May 2014 13:00:19 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=66950 Perhaps not the Ford C-Max Solar Energi, but interesting nonetheless. The Indian solar vehicles below are quite fun, and I assume that they could genuinely be practical in some parts of India… and elsewhere in the world. Originally published on sister site Planetsave. Solar Vehicles In India (via Planetsave) While solar vehicles are still rather

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/17/solar-cars-galore-via-moss-solar-vehicles/feed/ 4 Solar Impulse 72H Virtual Flight Trains For Round-the-World Solar Flight http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/21/solar-impulse-72h-virtual-flight-trains-round-world-solar-flight/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/21/solar-impulse-72h-virtual-flight-trains-round-world-solar-flight/#comments Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:12:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=60426 Originally published on 1Sun4All. At 08.00 am (local time) on December 20 2013, Bertrand Piccard completed the 72H non-stop flight simulation begun 3 days earlier in Dübendorf, Switzerland, reports Solar Impulse. After André Borschberg in 2012, Bertrand confronted the human challenge of very long flights and drew many lessons in preparation for the first round-the-world flight in 2015. The

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/21/solar-impulse-72h-virtual-flight-trains-round-world-solar-flight/feed/ 2 Solar Impulse 72 Hour Transatlantic Flight Simulation (VIDEO ) http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/14/solar-impulse-72-hour-transatlantic-flight-simulation-video/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/14/solar-impulse-72-hour-transatlantic-flight-simulation-video/#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:58:37 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=60173 Originally published on 1Sun4All. For 72 hours, non-stop (that’s 3 days and 3 nights), between 17 and 20 December 2013, Bertrand Piccard will stay at the controls of the flight simulator, a near-exact reconstruction of HB-SIB’s cockpit, reports Solar Impulse. The goal of the experience is to make the pilot as “sustainable” as the aircraft in preparation for

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/14/solar-impulse-72-hour-transatlantic-flight-simulation-video/feed/ 1 Solar Impulse Holds 8 FAI Records, Category-Solar Aviation http://cleantechnica.com/2013/11/29/solar-impulse-holds-8-fai-records-category-solar-aviation/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/11/29/solar-impulse-holds-8-fai-records-category-solar-aviation/#comments Fri, 29 Nov 2013 21:33:01 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=59577 Originally published on 1Sun4All. While the Across America mission is well behind us and we are working on finishing the second prototype airplane HB SIB and preparing for the 2015 Around-the-World flights, there are still a few successes coming out of our American adventure, writes Gregory Blatt for Solar Impulse. The following is courtesy of Solar Impulse: More Than Just A New Record

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/11/29/solar-impulse-holds-8-fai-records-category-solar-aviation/feed/ 0 Solar Impulse Pioneers Open NASDAQ — Tesla to Join the Index http://cleantechnica.com/2013/07/10/solar-impulse-pioneers-open-nasdaq-tesla-to-join-the-index/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/07/10/solar-impulse-pioneers-open-nasdaq-tesla-to-join-the-index/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2013 21:25:52 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=53825 This article was first published on 1Sun4All. The landing of Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane that can fly day and night without fuel, at New York’s JFK International airport on Saturday July 6, successfully completed the team’s Across America mission 2013. The flight held suspenseful moments when it was known that a section of fabric on the

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/07/10/solar-impulse-pioneers-open-nasdaq-tesla-to-join-the-index/feed/ 3 Final Flight For Solar Impulse On July 6 http://cleantechnica.com/2013/07/04/final-flight-for-solar-impulse-on-july-6/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/07/04/final-flight-for-solar-impulse-on-july-6/#comments Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:00:31 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=53588 The final celebratory flight of HB-SIA, the solar airplane affectionately known as Solar Impulse, is scheduled to take place on July 6. The date and time may change due to weather, so check back in here on CleanTechnica, as we’ll continue to publish the latest news from Solar Impulse.  The solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/07/04/final-flight-for-solar-impulse-on-july-6/feed/ 2 The Solar Airplane — Solar Impulse — Arrives St. Louis June 4, 2013 http://cleantechnica.com/2013/06/04/the-solar-airplane-solar-impulse-arrives-st-louis-june-4-2013/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/06/04/the-solar-airplane-solar-impulse-arrives-st-louis-june-4-2013/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:25:37 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=52402 UPDATE: Multiple tornadoes touched down in the St. Louis region Friday night and caused damage to several Lambert–St. Louis International Airport buildings, including the hangar reserved for Solar Impulse. The flight remained scheduled, and the Lambert–St. Louis International Airport mobilized its forces to help Solar Impulse reorganize and confront this extraordinary situation. Solar Impulse successfully used its own

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/06/04/the-solar-airplane-solar-impulse-arrives-st-louis-june-4-2013/feed/ 1 New Solar Aviation World Distance Record Set By Solar Impulse http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/24/new-solar-aviation-world-distance-record-set-by-solar-impulse/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/24/new-solar-aviation-world-distance-record-set-by-solar-impulse/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 10:11:34 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=52051 The Solar Impulse, flying from Phoenix to Dallas this week, set an absolute distance world record for solar-powered aviation. The departure from Phoenix was picture perfect. After a blessing from the Apache Spiritual Leader and the well-timed assistance of their ground crew, Solar Impulse lifted off so quickly it seemed nearly impossible. For those of us

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/24/new-solar-aviation-world-distance-record-set-by-solar-impulse/feed/ 0 Solar Impulse In Midst Of Setting Another Solar Airplane Record http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/22/solar-impulse-in-midst-of-setting-another-solar-airplane-record/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/22/solar-impulse-in-midst-of-setting-another-solar-airplane-record/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 12:51:10 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=51929 Solar Impulse, piloted by André Borschberg, took off today, Wednesday May 22nd, at 4:45AM MST (UTC-7) from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to fly to Texas. Landing is scheduled sometime after 01:00AM CDT (UTC-5) at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Thursday May 23rd. Should there be any last minute changes, please consult Solar Impulse’s Dallas page on

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/22/solar-impulse-in-midst-of-setting-another-solar-airplane-record/feed/ 2 New Patron For Solar Impulse, The Solar Plane — Richard Branson (Video) http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/20/new-patron-for-solar-impulse-the-solar-plane-richard-branson-video/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/20/new-patron-for-solar-impulse-the-solar-plane-richard-branson-video/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=51857 Solar Impulse, the most famous solar plane in the world, is currently performing test flights in Phoenix, Arizona at the Sky Harbor International Airport. The folks behind it are entertaining the curious public as well as other renewable energy supporters, including the Governor of Arizona, Mrs. Jan Brewer, and the Honorary Consul of Switzerland, Alisa Jost. The team is

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/20/new-patron-for-solar-impulse-the-solar-plane-richard-branson-video/feed/ 1 Solar Impulse Completes World Record Flight from Spain to Morocco http://cleantechnica.com/2012/06/06/solar-impulse-completes-world-record-flight-from-spain-to-morocco/ http://cleantechnica.com/2012/06/06/solar-impulse-completes-world-record-flight-from-spain-to-morocco/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:01:48 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=38845   As I noted back in March, the Solar Impulse, a 100% solar-powered plane that likes to set world records a few times a year, was aiming for another one this week — 2,500 km (1,550 miles). It completed this trip yesterday to indeed set the record. This is actually just a stepping stone to a

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2012/06/06/solar-impulse-completes-world-record-flight-from-spain-to-morocco/feed/ 9 Elektra One Electric Plane + Solar Panels http://cleantechnica.com/2012/04/17/elekra-one-electric-plane-solar-panels/ http://cleantechnica.com/2012/04/17/elekra-one-electric-plane-solar-panels/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:30:49 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=37101   Say who? An electric plane called Elektra One is adding solar panels to its bragging rights. And the plane is actually selling for quite a competitive price… if you’re in the market for hobby planes. Here’s more info from Chris over on Gas2: Elektra One EV Plane Adds Solar Panels, Doubles Range (via Gas

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2012/04/17/elekra-one-electric-plane-solar-panels/feed/ 5 Solar Airplane (Solar Impulse) to Fly for 48 Hours from Switzerland to Morocco http://cleantechnica.com/2012/03/30/solar-airplane-fly-48-hours-switzerland-to-morrocco/ http://cleantechnica.com/2012/03/30/solar-airplane-fly-48-hours-switzerland-to-morrocco/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:32:12 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=36564   We’ve been covering the famous, world-record-holding solar-powered airplane known as the Solar Impulse for years — from its birth, to its first flight (video at bottom of post), to its first 24-hour flight, to its first international flight, to its plans for an around-the-world journey in 2014. Now, in prep for that around-the-world journey, the

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2012/03/30/solar-airplane-fly-48-hours-switzerland-to-morrocco/feed/ 2 A Brief History of Everything Solar http://cleantechnica.com/2012/03/21/history-of-solar/ http://cleantechnica.com/2012/03/21/history-of-solar/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:05:32 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=36285   The following is an excellent short history of solar panels and solar power from guest contributor Dane Cross. I think you’ll thoroughly enjoy it — I did! What do Archimedes, Einstein and Arnold Schwarzenegger all have in common? Answer: They’ve all contributed to the development of solar power.   From the 3rd Century BC when Archimedes fought off Roman ships by concentrating

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2012/03/21/history-of-solar/feed/ 6 Solar Impulse (Solar Plane) Ready in 2014? http://cleantechnica.com/2011/12/07/solar-impulse-solar-plane-ready-in-2014/ http://cleantechnica.com/2011/12/07/solar-impulse-solar-plane-ready-in-2014/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:51:56 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=32737 We’ve covered the solar plane known as “Solar Impulse” several times here on CleanTechnica. For background, see: Solar Plane — Solar Impulse — Completes 1st International Flight (May 2011) Solar-Powered Plane Completes 1st 24-Hour Flight (July 2010) The Solar Powered Plane : It Flies! (December 2009) The Solar Powered Plane – It Lives! (November 2009) Solar-Powered Plane to Perform

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2011/12/07/solar-impulse-solar-plane-ready-in-2014/feed/ 2 Solar Plane — Solar Impulse — Completes 1st International Flight http://cleantechnica.com/2011/05/20/solar-plane-solar-impulse-completes-1st-international-flight/ http://cleantechnica.com/2011/05/20/solar-plane-solar-impulse-completes-1st-international-flight/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 12:59:20 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=27258 We've covered the birth and growth of this completely solar-powered plane from Switzerland, the Solar Impulse, here on CleanTechnica. The most recent news is that the plane had made its first international flight. "After a flight lasting 12 hours 59 minutes, using no fuel and propelled by solar energy alone, Solar Impulse HB-SIA landed safely in Brussels" last Firday evening, the plane's website announced

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2011/05/20/solar-plane-solar-impulse-completes-1st-international-flight/feed/ 8 The Solar Powered Plane – It Lives! http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/24/the-solar-powered-plane-%e2%80%93-it-lives/ http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/24/the-solar-powered-plane-%e2%80%93-it-lives/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:15:37 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=4032 Mad scientists don’t usually hang around in Switzerland, tinkering around with their crazy ideas and running after them down the asphalt. Thankfully Bertrand Piccard, who flew the Breitling Orbiter hot air balloon around the world in 1999, isn’t mad.  In fact, this idea may just fly. In 2003 he and the Solar Impulse Foundation announced

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