One of my most exciting opportunities during this year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week was the opportunity to interview ABB* CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer. I was invited to an ABB–Solar Impulse event and was, as far as I could tell, the only member of the media who was given the opportunity to interview Ulrich. … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The Solar Impulse Team announced this morning via Twitter: NEWS FLASH: @andreborschberg will do the #RTW departure & @bertrandpiccard the arrival! #AbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/ySZEndupcY — Solar Impulse Foundation (@solarimpulse) March 5, 2015 Bertrand Piccard said via his Twitter account: “Andre Borschberg & I will each fly over an ocean – he will do the mythical … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Breaking News from the Solar Impulse Team via Twitter: “Due to weather considerations, the first possible RTW departure date has been postponed until March 9 2015!” Bertrand Piccard said on his Twitter account: “I am looking forward for the weather conditions to allow us to take off.” And Andre Borschberg added: “We … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg have each flown a final test flight in Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) prior the departure on the first leg of the 1st round-the-world solar flight. Bertrand flew the flight last night and said via twitter, “Flying at night with solar power reminded me how clean technology can open new opportunities in … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The Solar Impulse team was awake very early yesterday morning to support the first Solar Impulse 2 (#Si2) flight outside of Switzerland, the description under a new #Si2 YouTube video noted. “Markus, our test pilot, was the first to test the plane in the air. André Borschberg then perform [sic] … [continued]
“I want to be really very clear, I am much more afraid to live in a world that burns 1 million tons of oil and coal every hour that destroys the planet and pollutes the environment, rather than to fly in a solar-powered airplane.” –Bertrand Piccard. “On Al Bateen Executive … [continued]
The Solar Impulse team has been visiting Masdar City in recent months — a modern Arabian city that is emerging as a global center for renewable energy and clean technologies. The pioneering city was entirely built using #cleantech. Masdar says that it is a sustainable urban development that actively demonstrates how cities and towns around the world can … [continued]
In permanent contact via satellite with the airplane, the Mission Control Center is the Solar Impulse pilot’s “guardian angel.” Solar Impulse says 20 specialists anticipate every possible scenario and transmit information enabling the pilot to follow the optimum flight plan and complete his mission successfully. Monaco has been designated as the Mission Control Center for … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. As the world waits with breath that is bated for the attempt by Solar Impulse 2 to set a new world record, in a field they are establishing — the first Round-The-World flight in an aircraft without one drop of fuel — Bertrand Piccard, President, initiator, and one … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. In less than 3 weeks, the First Round-The-World Solar Flight is scheduled to depart Abu Dhabi. This adventure is a way for Bertrand Piccard, President and initiator, and André Borschberg, CEO and co-founder — the 2 pilots of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) — to demonstrate how pioneering spirit, innovation, and clean technologies can change the world. … [continued]
