In the 19th century, rudimentary solar power was created, but its potential applications were unknown. In 2013, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, venture capitalists and environmentalists, constructed a solar-powered plane called Solar Impulse to demonstrate the feasibility of clean energy flight. The Solar Impulse featured integrated solar panels spanning its 60-meter wingspan, enabling it to absorb energy during flight, allowing for nighttime operations. During a transcontinental journey in the United States, the Solar Impulse set several world records for solar-powered aircraft. The video provided chronicles the Solar Impulse’s journey and its utilization of renewable energy for propulsion.
Solar Impulse: The Plane That Flies on Clean Energy
