Milton Ulladulla Times has an article mentioning: "... A solar-powered vessel using technology designed by former Ulladulla GP Robert Dane's company Solar Sailor will be used as a 186-passenger VIP boat during the four-month ..."
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Clean Skies News has an article mentioning: "... - PlanetSolar unveils the world's largest solar-powered vessel in Germany. Login or register to post comments Published: 02/26/10 4:00pm Running Time: 08:22 Related Keywords: Clean Skies News Susan McGinnis Tyler ..."
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Marine Log has an article mentioning: "... In all, it can expose a total of 500 sq.m of photovoltaic surface (solar panels) to the sun -- making it the largest solar powered vessel in the world. it will be powered by approximately 38,000 of SunPower's next generation cells, each cell offering an efficiency of at least 22 ..."
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Motor Boats Monthly has an article mentioning: "... by PlanetSolar and built by Knierim Yacht Club in Kiel, and with an overall length of 31m and a beam of 16m is claimed to be the largest solar-powered boat in the world. >500 sq m of solar panels cover almost all the upper surfaces of the boat, which, together with her wave piercing technology, should ..."
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Press-Enterprise has an article mentioning: "... At Hyatt, youngsters could learn about water conservation, see dinosaur fossils, talk to San Jacinto High School students about their solar-powered boat and watch Hemet Model Masters fly a remote-controlled helicopter. Norris demonstrated the molecular structure of bubbles and shared a recipe for ..."
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AFP has an article mentioning: "... warnings lifted, but avoid beaches, CWB says Taipei Times - 13 hours ago More coverage (13159) » Add News to your Google Homepage The solar powered boat "PlanerSolar" Map ©2010 Google About Google News Blog Help Center Help for Publishers Terms of Use Privacy Policy Google ..."
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Atlanta Journal Constitution has an article mentioning: "... The solar units cover an area of 500 square meters (5,382 square feet). The world'slargest solar-powered boat built by Knierim Yachtbau revealed its futuristic shape for the first time during an official ceremony held at the HDW shipyard in Kiel. The next ..."
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Sydney Morning Herald has an article mentioning: "... Tell your friends Add to Facebook Email this story Comment on Twitter Read tweets Related Coverage Click for more photos World's largest solar boat unveiled Top Technology articles Dealing with the dark side of Facebook Online scammers swindle Aussies out of $70m Movies the perfect medium to beam ..."
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CNET has an article mentioning: "... Raphael Domjan, the skipper and CEO of the PlanetSolar project, regards this event as a confirmation that "the solar-powered boat is now a reality." Since the '80s, Domjan has been dreaming of touring the world using the minimum amount of energy. He envisioned a solar-powered ..."
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Arirang News has an article mentioning: "... In 2004, Raphael Domjan, CEO of PlanetSolar had a dream of creating an advanced solar-powered boat that can travel around the world. Today, his dream is about to become a reality, as a 60-ton boat powered by 500 square meters of solar panels has ..."
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GetSolar.com has an article mentioning: "... PlanetSolar CEO Raphael Domjan says, ?We are excited that the solar-powered boat is now a reality?we look forward to our around-the-world trip, and are confident that SunPower?s proven technology will get us there.? Currently, ..."
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Gizmodo Australia has an article mentioning: "... This doesn?t make her the biggest boat period, but it definitely does leave her with the title of the world?s largest solar-powered boat. PlanetSolar will be formally and officially launched in April of this year, but her maiden world tour will wait until 2011. I just wish I could tag ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... World’s Largest Solar-powered Boat Unveiled - Ecofriend @import url(/style.css); .black_overlay { display: none; position: absolute; top:0px; left:0px; width:100%; height:100%; ..."
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World Radio Switzerland has an article mentioning: "... The makers of PlanetSolar say that at 30 metres long, it’s the largest solar powered boat in the world. It’s been designed and developed by an international team of physicists, engineers and boat builders. Our reporter Vincent Landon ..."
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Business Green has an article mentioning: "... PlanetSolar boat to begin world tour in April Tom Young, BusinessGreen 26 Feb 2010 The largest solar-powered boat in the world was unveiled yesterday ahead of its planned voyages to circumnavigate the globe. The 31 metre by 15 metre boat, dubbed PlanetSolar , ..."
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Wired.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... By Katie Scott 26 February 2010 Categories: Autopia RSS Feed Print Permalink The world's largest solar-powered boat has been unveiled and will set sail from Germany in a year's time to circumnavigate the globe. The PlanetSolar is a multihull vessel, which has taken ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... Gizmodo and The Age Comments RSS Comments RSS email this facebook this Related Posts PlanetSolar Boat to Sail Around the World From the solar-powered vehicle that crossed Canada, to a wave-powered boat that took on the Pacific, we?ve seen many impressive feats accomplished by green vehicles. World?s ..."
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Mobile Magazine has an article mentioning: "... and is covered in 5,300 square feet of photovoltaic solar panels consisting of 38,000 next-generation cells by SunPower Being the largest solar powered boat on the ocean, it must have something to capture that technology, well it does. On-board PlanetSolar is the largest lithium ion battery in the world , ..."
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Cooler Planet has an article mentioning: "... >"We are excited that the solar-powered boat is now a reality," said Raphael Domjan, CEO of PlanetSolar. "As we embark on the next phase of this project, we look forward to our around-the-world ..."
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EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... image via The Alternative Consumer ?We are excited that the solar-powered boat is now a reality,? said Raphael Domjan, CEO of PlanetSolar SA, in a statement. ?As we embark on the next phase of this project, we look forward to ..."
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Valley News has an article mentioning: "... Since then, the program now attracts about 40 schools and 800 student participants. It's the largest solar-powered boat program in the nation, if not the world, organizers said. The May 14-16 event is an innovative program that introduces students to science while ..."
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CleanTechnica has an article mentioning: "... Shahan Published on February 26th, 2010 1 Comment Posted in Clean Energy Solar Energy Transportation Tech PlanetSolar is the largest solar-powered boat in the world. And it is now set to go on a voyage around the world. The boat is 31 meters (101.7 feet) long and 15 meters (49.2 feet) wide and is ..."
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RedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... The vessel cost nearly 24 million dollars to build and is the world’s biggest solar-powered boat. The boat is topped with almost 5,400 square feet of black solar panels. It was built at the Knierim Yacht Club in Kiel, Germany. It was designed to ..."
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Examiner.com has an article mentioning: "... Unveiled largest solar powered boat PlanetSolar might visit Miami as part of tour around the world html { overflow-x: hidden;} ');} if (windowwidth = 969) {document.write('');} > RSS Go ..."
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Swissinfo has an article mentioning: "... >In a similar vein, André Borschberg and Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard are working on a solar-powered aeroplane, called Solar Impulse, for an around-the-world flight. >swissinfo.ch Feedback Place your feedback No Feedback Social Bookmarks Related Stories ..."
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GenevaLunch has an article mentioning: "... © 2009 Stéphane Gros/ Solar Impulse Update 18:55 Payerne, canton Vaud, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) ? Solar Impulse, a solar-powered aircraft which will attempt to be the first fly around the world non-stop powered only by the sun?s energy, has arrived at the airfield in Payerne, canton ..."
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AOPA Pilot has an article mentioning: "... A unique feature of the show is its emphasis on &ldquogreen&rdquo technology, dubbed the &ldquoE-Flight Expo.&rdquo Solar-powered aircraft are featured, as well as battery-powered aircraft and those powered by hybrid piston-electric powerplants. The E-Flight Expo will occupy one of the ..."
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Wired.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... They want to take an entirely solar-powered aircraft around the world -- and their successful test flight suggests they could well make it. Some excellent photography by Francis Demange. We look at the ..."
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Portales News-Tribune has an article mentioning: "... Nonetheless, she won her first art contest and was excited. Riggin, who competed with a picture of a solar-powered plane, declined to be interviewed. Birdsong, his grandfather, said the boy was on-task with the project and a good artist. The students&rsquo art work was ..."
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Reading Eagle has an article mentioning: "... 17 at 8:30 a.m. at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading. Students from 20 high schools will team up to build a functioning solar-powered vehicle in only a few hours. For more information, contact Project Lead the Way affiliate director Tom Weiss at tsw10@psu.edu. > A luncheon seminar will be ..."
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Shepherdstown Observer has an article mentioning: "... In 1954 Bell Labs produced the first modern solar cell. The world’s first solar-powered automobile was featured at the General Motors Powerama in Chicago in 1955. Vanguard I, the first solar-powered satellite, was launched into orbit in 1958. As ..."
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The Reflector online has an article mentioning: "... It can't run off batteries or any type of stored energy." Senior computer engineering major Austin Lee explained the solar-powered vehicle must complete an obstacle course in order to gain points. The object is to get as many points as possible in a three minute period. "There are three ..."
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National has an article mentioning: "... The solar-powered car runs when it's sunny, while the hybrid car has a small internal combustion engine for when the batteries run out," said Dr Ameen el Sinawi, an ..."
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Visayan Daily Star has an article mentioning: "... Looking like an alien spaceship from outer space, the second Philippine solar-powered car, Sikat, traveled from San Carlos City to Bacolod Friday and was displayed at the SM City-Bacolod during the weekend for public viewing. It will be on ..."
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Visayan Daily Star has an article mentioning: "... RP solar car on the road Looking like an alien spaceship from outer space, the second Philippine solar-powered car, Sikat, traveled from San Carlos City to Bacolod Friday and was displayed at the SM City-Bacolod during the weekend for public viewing. It will be on ..."
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Windsor Star has an article mentioning: "... Ouch. - In 2004, a team from the University of Waterloo captured the Guinness world record for longest journey by a solar-powered car. The team departed Waterloo, Ont., on Aug. 7, 2004, and drove 15,070 kilometres through Canada and the United States, finishing the journey on Sept. ..."
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News Today Online has an article mentioning: "... The 2nd solar-powered car exclusively made in the Philippines by Filipinos will be at the UP Visayas Iloilo City campus on February 11, 2010. In January 2007, the first ..."
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San Mateo Daily Journal has an article mentioning: "... Maybe that is why her daughter wants to be an epidemiologist. And her son? A solar engineer. He wants to invent a solar-powered car. Ambition obviously doesn&rsquot fall far from the tree. Even as an attorney, Fraser had ambition even if that isn&rsquot the label she gives her ..."
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MSU State News has an article mentioning: "... New technologies and alternative sources of fuel can be expensive. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not running out to buy a solar-powered car. But even small things can make a difference. Carpooling or taking public transportation helps reduce the energy use per person in our country. Try ..."
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MiamiHerald.com has an article mentioning: "... The 35-year-old is also the advisor for the school's award-winning Solar Knights team, which builds and races a solar-powered car. For a class about the human impact on endangered species, Phipps brought in hundreds of pieces of sushi -- with imitation crab instead of real fish. ..."
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MiamiHerald.com has an article mentioning: "... homemade vehicles that run on that sun.'' He was referring to the school's award-winning Solar Knights team, which builds and races a solar-powered car in competition. ``Mr. Solar Car himself,'' Superintendent Jim Notter said as he announced the winner. Basile said the campus has ``solar ..."
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Marlborough People has an article mentioning: "... Exhibitors will include vehicles from Wiltshire Police and Wiltshire Fire Brigade, historic military vehicles, a solar-powered car, vintage vehicles and a &ldquoFormula Student&rdquo single-seat student built racing car, and eco-driving simulators will be on site for visitors to ..."
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Contra Costa Times has an article mentioning: "... But the solar-powered vehicle that was designed from scratch and constructed from the ground up by a team of Stanford students gets 1,400 miles per gallon and can top 70 mph. And, ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... at the Greener Gadgets conference in NYC , prolific industrial designer Yves Béhar unveiled never before seen plans for his ?hackable? solar powered electric car . While Béhar and his design studio Fuse Project are not new to transportation design , this next project will be very different from the Mission ..."
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Here is a map of your fellow solar vehicle enthusiasts located around the world in 2009:
I came across this blast from the past that I played in my elementary school science class. GM gave these materials to all the science teachers after GM won the World Solar Challenge in 1987.
You can find it here.
This web site archives all the Apple II programs that were available.
Java needs to be installed in your browser in order for the emulator to work. I was able to use it in Firefox 3.6 and Internet Explorer 8.
If the software does not seem to be responding to your keyboard entries, click on the software display - such as where it say "A Solar Triumph" on the start screen.
There is also a solar car game. Pictures and instructions are below.
To play the solar car game, you will need to press 4 on your keyboard. You will be prompted to "Turn the disk over and then press a key." This is now a virtual disk image on the website's server, so there is no longer anything to turn over. In order to do this, you will need to click the "Change Disks" button with your mouse and then click on the software display where it says "Turn the disk over and then press a key" and press a key on your keyboard - such as the space bar. Have fun Apple II style!
The Jona Sun solar car team created a website documenting their journey across Russia in their solar car. You can read more about it here.