Solar Impulse

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. Deutsche Bank is proud to be Main Partner of Solar Impulse.
Solar Impulse News


February 19, 2010

Off to Greater Heights
Following the successful completion of the vibration tests in Dübendorf in January, the last few weeks have been busy with moving Solar Impulse to the new 2,000 m² hangar in Payerne. The Swiss Air Force base near Lake Neuenburg will be the starting point for the first longer test flights ...
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December 15, 2009

Why not Put a Solar Cell under the Christmas Tree
What do Albert II of Monaco, Al Gore and Paolo Coelho have in common? They are all supporters of the ground-breaking Solar Impulse project. Each of them is sponsoring a solar cell on the wing of the aircraft. And just like them, every passionate Solar Impulse fan can now become a part of this unique adventure! [more]


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January, 2010

HB-SIA on the Way to Payerne

Huge specially manufactured boxes, a dozen men and several trucks were what it took to transport the prototype HB-SIA safely from Dübendorf to Lake Neuenburg. What was behind the move? Solar Impulse has taken up residence in a new hangar on the military airport in Payerne in preparation for the test flights. [more]

 


February, 2010

Good Vibrations in Dübendorf: HB-SIA Undergoes More Tests

What happens when an airplane flies through turbulence and the pilot has to undertake extreme manoeuvres, meaning that forces are exerted on the longitudinal which are several times the weight of the wings? How stable is HB-SIA? Are the computer calculations and the simulations of aeroelasticity – how the structure is distorted by air currents – accurate? Do they conform to reality? [more]

A Contribution to the Future


Being Main Partner of Solar Impulse emphasizes the importance Deutsche Bank attaches to innovation and sustainability. We are convinced that the intelligent use of renewable energies will offer unlimited opportunities for growth – to our clients and all of society. For this reason, Solar Impulse and Deutsche Bank are a perfect team with the clear goal of establishing innovative standards as a sustainable investment in the future.

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A Passion for Innovation

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