Solar Impulse
As an innovator in the financial sector, Deutsche Bank promotes innovation in other areas as well – with a clear emphasis on sustainability. This is because we are convinced: that economic success, social responsibility and future viability are inextricably linked. Supporting the Solar Impulse pioneer project demonstrates that attitude in concrete terms: flying around the world in a manned solar aircraft is a ground-breaking project that aims to shift the limits of what is feasible. The cornerstones of this success: state-of-the-art technology, pioneering spirit and smart management of resources. In conjunction with its climate strategy, Deutsche Bank has been supporting Solar Impulse as a main partner since 2006.
Here you can read more about the partnership.
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Solar Impulse: Industry leader SunPower to supply high-efficiency solar cells for planned record breaking aircraft
December 15, 2011 – SunPower Corp., a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar modules and photovoltaic systems that is based in Silicon Valley, will be supplying solar cells for the Solar Impulse HB-SIB aircraft that is scheduled to fly around the world in 2014. The Californian company is thus an official supplier for the Solar Impulse project. more
Solar Impulse soars the skies over Paris – crowning touch for the European Solar Flights 2011
June 29, 2011 – The grounds of the world’s largest air show in Le Bourget just outside of Paris were battered by gusts of wind almost all week long. While visitors thronged to watch the spectacular flight demonstrations showing the latest developments in the aviation industry, the undisputed star of the exhibition was initially forced to remain grounded: Because of the stormy weather Solar Impulse, the honorary guest of the air show, had to wait until Sunday to make its appearance. more
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Solar Impulse, the guest of honour at the world’s largest air show
The soundless solar aircraft was the undisputed star of the largest exhibition of the aviation industry in the world: Amid gigantic passenger airplanes and booming military jets, the majestic flight demonstration of the solar aircraft above the French capital city was the perfect culmination of a week full of superlatives. moreSolar Impulse on its way to the world's largest aviation exhibition
As a “special guest” at the world’s largest exhibition in the aviation industry - surrounded by passenger airplanes and military aircraft - Solar Impulse has proven that the future of energy is renewable. The challenging flight from Brussels to Paris-Le Bourget took 16 hours on a route leading between two bad weather fronts. You can watch the best scenes again right here. more