Saturday, June 30, 2012

News: Giant Solar Plant in Mojave Could Flip Airplanes

Newser has an article mentioning: "... The Romney campaign had no comment. More» Solar-Powered Vessel Travels 'Round the World MS Turanor PlanetSolar lands safely in Monaco (NEWSER) - A cool, spaceship-like catamaran dropped anchor in Monaco yesterday ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar bike turning heads in Thunder Bay

CBC.ca has an article mentioning: "... people 'it's possible.' CBC News Posted: Jun 29, 2012 3:18 PM ET Last Updated: Jun 29, 2012 3:09 PM ET Richard Small plans on riding his solar powered bike from Thunder Bay to British Columbia. (Jennifer Keiller/CBC) A Thunder Bay man has used a bright idea to get around the city on the cheap, by ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: 13/06/2012Headwinds force solar plane to abort Morocco flight

Expatica Switzerland has an article mentioning: "... force solar plane to abort Morocco flight Swiss news | Expatica Switzerland Sat, 30 June 2012 >Twitter >LinkedIn >Facebook >Google+ Jobs Housing Classifieds Listings ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-Powered Laser Spacecraft Could Prevent Apophis Hitting ...

Technology Review has an article mentioning: "... this 46 million tonne object away? Last year, we looked at a Chinese plan to deflect the asteroid by smashing a spacecraft into it using a solar sail. Today, Massimiliano Vasile and Christie Maddock at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland reveal a plan to blast the asteroid with solar powered ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane makes return flight to Rabat

Malaysia Star has an article mentioning: "... RABAT: An experimental solar-powered plane, flying without using any fuel, arrived late Friday in Rabat on a return journey to Switzerland after its successful flight over the Moroccan desert. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Friday, June 29, 2012

News: Engineering students make a solar splash

Eastern Iowa News Now has an article mentioning: "... UNI engineering students put the finishing touches on their solar-powered boat. The 5-day competition featured collegiate teams from all over the world in a contest to see who could build the best solar-powered boat. The teams ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Photo gallery World tour on solar-powered boat

The Voice of Russia has an article mentioning: "... tour on solar-powered boat to beat climate change: Photo gallery body {font-family: Arial} body, html, img {margin:0px;padding:0px;border-width:0px 0px 0px ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Pilot of first solar-powered flight

Tengrinews has an article mentioning: "... Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard showed up at a sustainable-energy forum in Astana just three weeks after making a historic solar-powered flight. The 20-hour journey between Madrid and Rabat, Morocco, on June 6 generated world headlines as the first non-fuel-powered flight between continents. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane takes off for return flight to Rabat

Business Recorder has an article mentioning: "... Friday, 29 June 2012 14:59 >RABAT: An experimental solar-powered plane, flying without using any fuel, took off on Friday for Rabat on a return journey after its successful flight over the Moroccan desert, the plane's ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane takes off for return flight

News24 has an article mentioning: "... Now R228.95 buy now Rabat - An experimental solar-powered plane, flying without using any fuel, took off on Friday for Rabat on a return journey after its successful flight over the Moroccan desert, the plane's ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Thursday, June 28, 2012

News: Solar-powered plane off to Morocco

Times of Malta has an article mentioning: "... An experimental solar-powered plane has taken off from Madrid en route to Morocco in a bid to complete its first transcontinental flight. The single-seat aircraft fitted with 12,000 ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Debby's bluster delays solar-powered boat

Tampabay.com has an article mentioning: "... A spirit of adventure drives the 71-year-old, who claims to be the first person to pilot a solar-powered boat on an epic 5,000-mile journey up the Eastern Seaboard, across the rivers and lakes of the Midwest and back to Florida via the Mississippi River. But ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: CARMANAH TECHNOLOGIE : Carmanah Patents System to ...

4-traders has an article mentioning: "... Marking Lights 06/21/2012 | 09:46pm US/Eastern The US Patent Office has granted Carmanah a patent relating to the wireless control of solar powered aviation and obstruction marking lights. The unique design of this light allows Carmanah's A704-H and A704-I solar LED lights to be grouped and programmed ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-Powered Plane Attempts Intercontinental Trip

TIME has an article mentioning: "... By Tim Newcomb @tdnewcomb June 5, 2012 Tweet Courtesy Solar Impulse Pilot Bertrand Piccard says his solar-powered plane isn't as much for carrying passengers as it is for carrying a message about the future of clean energy. Piccard and Andre Boschberg, along with ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar powered water purification: CONSOL Energy acquires equity ...

solarserver.com has an article mentioning: "... Popular articles Bloomberg New Energy Finance: PV already cheaper than retail power in many nations 2012-05-18 Destination Morocco: Solar powered airplane Solar Impulse successfully lands in Madrid for technical stopover 2012-05-25 MNRE: India reaches 979 MW of grid-tied PV 2012-05-15 Saudi Arabian ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

News: Solar-powered plane flies Madrid to Morocco

Stuff.co.nz has an article mentioning: "... Impulse | Solar-powered plane flies Madrid... | Stuff.co.nz #container { } National World Business Technology Sport Entertainment Life & Style Travel Blogs Ad Feedback Stuff Home ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse Plane Finally Conquers the Atlas Mountains

Green Prophet has an article mentioning: "... Despite its long wing span, the world?s first sun-powered plane capable of flying day and night weighs the same as a family car, which prohibits it from entering areas that experience high winds and other climatic ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Video: Solar Impulse Completes Challenging Desert Overflight

Flying Magazine has an article mentioning: "... It may seem that a desert overflight would be easy for a solar powered airplane, but winds and thunderstorms can present a major challenge. The initial attempt of the flight forced CEO and co-founder of Solar Impulse André ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane flies to Sahara sun in Ouarzazate, Morocco--Watch it Live

Sacramento Bee has an article mentioning: "... MATIC) -- After completing its historic 2,500-kilometer intercontinental flight to Morocco earlier this month, the Swiss solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse lifted off from Morocco's capital Rabat this morning on the second attempt at its most challenging flight yet — to the Sahara ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane Flight Highlights Big Plans in Morocco

Energy Digital has an article mentioning: "... Solar plane flies to Sahara sun in Ouarzazate, Morocco Highlights World Bank-financed Morocco solar project linking Europe, N Africa to power of Sahara sun TAGS: ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

News: Bertrand Piccard completes first intercontinental flight in solar ...

gulfnews.com has an article mentioning: "... air as Solar Impulse lands in Morocco after 19-hour voyage from Madrid AFP Published: 15:03 June 6, 2012 Image Credit: AP An experimental solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse, approaches to make a night landing at Rabat airport, Morocco, after a 20-hour trip from Madrid in the first transcontinental flight by ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: First transatlantic solar-powered flight

Wired.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... titanium-dioxide filament accident 6 July, 1920: First pilots navigate using AM radio Comments 2 The first successful transcontinental solar-powered flight took place yesterday, with Swiss pilot Bertrand Piccard at the Solar Impulse HB-SIA aircraft's helm. The carbon fibre-bodied aircraft completed the ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-powered flight

Ceylon Daily News has an article mentioning: "... They plan to fly the solar plane around the world next year. Solar Impulse uses a lightweight carbon-fibre honeycomb sandwich for its wings, which have a span as great as that of an ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: High hopes for solar craft

Hong Kong Standard has an article mentioning: "... A Swiss adventurer yesterday soared above sun-splashed Spanish valleys toward Morocco on the world's first intercontinental flight in a solar-powered aircraft. Bertrand Piccard, a 54-year-old psychiatrist and balloonist, took off into the night skies above Madrid in Solar Impulse, a giant plane as big as an ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar energy plane completes maiden intercontinental trip

National Post has an article mentioning: "... which requires 12,000 solar cells, embarked on its first flight in April 2010 and completed a 26-hour flight, a record flying time for a solar powered aircraft, three months later. It made its first international flight last month when it completed a 13-hour flight from the western Swiss town of Payern to ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Monday, June 25, 2012

News: Solar plane makes successful flight over Morocco

The News International has an article mentioning: "... Saturday, June 23, 2012 From Print Edition RABAT: A solar-powered plane early on Friday completed a flight over the Moroccan desert to showcase renewable energy, as a key summit in Rio discussed “greening” the world ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane completes intercontinental trip

Kuwait Times has an article mentioning: "... which requires 12,000 solar cells, embarked on its first flight in April 2010 and completed a 26-hour flight, a record flying time for a solar powered aircraft, three months later. It made its first international flight last month when it completed a 13-hour flight from the western Swiss town of Payern to ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solaris continues its offensive odyssey to Ouarzazate

Middle East Online has an article mentioning: "... Middle East Online By Bouzekri Chakroune – Ouarzazate (Morocco) Swiss sun-powered aircraft Finally the Swiss solar-powered manned plane Solaris Impulse landed safely and silently on the Ouarzazate airport after a challenging night flying ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: 1st solar-powered intercontinental flight takes off

China Post has an article mentioning: "... Automotive Updated Wednesday, June 6, 2012 0:19 am TWN, By David Williams, AFP Pilot Bertrand Piccard is helped inside an experimental solar-powered airplane HB-SIA at Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid, Tuesday, June 5. The Swiss adventurer took off into the ... More Photos (3) Sponsors Buy china wholesale ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane Makes First-Ever Flight Over Moroccan Desert

GreenPacks has an article mentioning: "... When Solar Impulse, the Swiss-made solar powered plane landed in Ouarzazate, it indeed turned out to be a landmark journey. Not only has the aircraft made its first successful flight over the Moroccan ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Sunday, June 24, 2012

News: Second Time's A Charm: Solar Impulse Touches Down In Ouarzazate

RedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... Airport in Rabat to Ouarzazate, Morocco due to high winds and unbearable turbulence, pilot Andre Borschberg successfully guided the solar-powered aircraft to touchdown in Morocco's southern region after a 17-hour-plus flight. Landing in Ouarzazate at 12:25 a.m. (local time) on June 22, Borschberg has ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane makes 2nd attempt in Morocco flight

The Seattle Times has an article mentioning: "... An experimental solar plane hoping to one day fly around the world tried again Thursday to fly over Morocco's Atlas Mountains after being thwarted a week ago by high winds. By ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse Flight Highlights Challenges

AVweb has an article mentioning: "... Email this article Print this article By Glenn Pew , Contributing Editor, Video Editor The solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse landed safely at Ouarzazate International airport, Kingdom of Morocco after flying 17 hours and twenty minutes over 683 km, and not ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-powered plane completes Moroccan desert flight

Telegraph.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... A solar-powered plane early Friday completed a flight over the Moroccan desert to showcase renewable energy, as a key summit in Rio discussed "greening" the world economy. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane makes flight over Moroccan desert

AFP has an article mentioning: "... By Henri Mamarbachi (AFP) &ndash 3 days ago RABAT — A solar-powered plane early Friday completed a flight over the Moroccan desert to showcase renewable energy, as a key summit in Rio discussed "greening" the world economy. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Saturday, June 23, 2012

News: Solar Impulse Makes Second Attempt in Morocco Flight

NewsFactor Network has an article mentioning: "... By Paul Schemm June 21, 2012 12:43PM The experimental solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse, took off from the Moroccan capital of Rabat in a fresh bid to cross the Moroccan desert, after being foiled by rough conditions last ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane makes successful flight over Moroccan desert

DAWN.com has an article mentioning: "... AFP | 1 day ago 2846789 0 http%3A%2F%2Fdawn.com%2F2012%2F06%2F22%2Fsolar-plane-makes-successful-flight-over-moroccan-desert%2F ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Swiss Tabloid Fires Flak at Solar Flier

EV World has an article mentioning: "... interview with Bertrand Piccard , the Swiss psychiatrist and adventurer, who along with his partner Andre Borschberg, is developing a solar-powered plane to fly around the world in 2014. Under the headline that translates something like, "My CO2 balance is a catastrophe,' the interviewer starts off ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: PrISUm unveils new solar car at net-zero home in Ankeny

Iowa State Daily has an article mentioning: "... Story Comments Print Create a hardcopy of this page Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Photo: Kelsey Kremer/Iowa State Daily New Solar Car PrISUm's solar car, Hyperion, is displayed during Veishea. Buy this photo Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2012 10:30 am Updated: 6:54 pm, Fri Jun 22, 2012. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: A Glimpse into Future: ISU Students Create Solar Powered Race Car

CIproud.com has an article mentioning: "... Updated: June 22, 2012 Tweet NORMAL--Students at Illinois State University are taking travel to new extremes by creating their very own solar powered car. The group is part of ISU's solar power race team. They're currently assembling this mercury race car for the National American Solar Challenge ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane makes flight over Moroccan desert *new!

The Borneo Post has an article mentioning: "... lar plane makes flight over Moroccan desert ? BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News | Largest English Daily In Borneo .printfriendly { ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane ends successful Morocco flight

News24 has an article mentioning: "... Laurent Gillieron, Keyst, AP) Multimedia User Galleries News in Pictures Send us your pictures Send us your stories Related Links Solar plane takes off on hardest flight Sun power flight all charged up Wind blocks Solar Impulse flight kalahari.com Climate Change > Read more about the ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane makes second flight attempt in Morocco

CTV.ca has an article mentioning: "... 22, 2012 7:01 AM ET RABAT, Morocco ? An experimental solar plane hoping to one day fly around the world tried again Thursday to fly over Morocco's Atlas Mountains after being thwarted a week ago by high winds. The ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane completes Europe-Africa flight

SBS has an article mentioning: "... 22 Jun 2012, 9:06 pm Source: AAP Share This 0  0  0  The Swiss solar-powered plane Solar Impulse has landed in southern Morocco, the final destination of its Europe to Africa flight. The Swiss solar-powered plane Solar Impulse has ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Students build car that runs on sun

Bloomington Pantagraph has an article mentioning: "... The student-built, solar-powered car, with a projected cost of $45,000, will compete against cars from 17 schools that are putting 10 times or even 20 times as much money into their ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Thursday, June 21, 2012

News: Solar plane starts new bid to fly over Morocco desert

FRANCE 24 has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered aircraft the Solar Impulse, piloted by Bertrand Piccard of Switzerland, takes off from Rabat on June 21 for a voyage across the Moroccan desert to Ouarzazate. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Huge solar-powered aircraft

Calgary Herald has an article mentioning: "... Photograph by: Alberto Di Lolli , AP RABAT â€" A Swiss pilot flew a solar plane across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain into Moroccan airspace Tuesday on the world's first intercontinental flight in a plane powered by the sun. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-Powered Plane Completes Intercontinental Flight

iScienceTimes.com has an article mentioning: "... Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco, where the plane landed (Photo: Creative Commons) Comments  0 Print Email #at_box p {margin-bottom:21px;} A solar-powered plane landed in Morocco on Tuesday, completing the world's first intercontinental flight by a plane of this type -- proving it is possible to travel without ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-powered plane makes 19-hour flight

Tucson Citizen has an article mentioning: "... 06, 2012, under USA TODAY News Source: USA TODAY >What?s billed as the first intercontinental flight for a solar-powered aircraft landed late Tuesday night in Rabat, Morocco after a 19-hour journey from Madrid, Spain. >?The flight over the Gibraltar straight was a magical ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse starts bid to cross Morocco

MSN NZ News has an article mentioning: "... Pope warns over full-blown Syria conflict Suu Kyi meets Charles and Camilla 'More than 15,000 dead' in Syria conflict The Swiss-made solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse, took off on Thursday from Rabat airport in a fresh bid to cross the Moroccan desert, after being foiled by rough conditions last week. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

News: Solar plane to make second bid at Morocco desert flight

Expatica Switzerland has an article mentioning: "... Solar Impulse, the solar-powered aircraft that last week was forced to abandon a bid to fly across the Moroccan desert, will make a second attempt, said a member of the project team Wednesday. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane completes first intercontinental flight

Newstrack India has an article mentioning: "... Melbourne , Wed, 06 Jun 2012 ANI Tweet Melbourne, June 6 (ANI): A solar-powered plane that took off on the world's first intercontinental flight has landed in the Moroccan capital Rabat after flying across the Strait of Gibraltar from ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane ends first intercontinental flight

swissinfo.ch has an article mentioning: "... Keystone) Related Stories Solar Impulse tests limits of endurance Solar Impulse completes first flight Solar Impulse, a huge experimental solar-powered plane, landed in Morocco's capital late on Tuesday night after a 20-hour trip from Madrid in the first transcontinental journey by a craft of its type. "It ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane to make second Morocco flight bid Thursday

Phys.Org has an article mentioning: "... Solar Impulse, the solar-powered aircraft that last week was forced to abandon a bid to fly across the Moroccan desert, will make a second attempt tomorrow, said a member of the project team ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse Re-Scheduled For June 21 Liftoff To Ouarzazate

RedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... The ultra-lightweight solar-powered plane first attempted to make the flight last Wednesday, June 13, but was forced to turn back midway through the journey due to high winds and unbearable ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

News: What's the real limit for solar powered aircraft

The Engineer has an article mentioning: "... But if you scan the skies for a second you'll soon find that some solar powered planes are flying that extra bit further. Solar Impulse's carbon fibre-bodied aircraft flew a distance of 830km while travelling from the Spanish capital ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse completes first intercontinental flight

Flightglobal has an article mentioning: "... The solar-powered aircraft flew from its base in Payerne, between Berne and Lausanne, to Rabat as the North African country begins building the first of five planned solar parks ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse Does 180, Returns To Rabat

RedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... Borschberg took off from Rabat at 8:07 a.m. (local time) on June 13, and made the call to turn his solar-powered aircraft around and head back to Rabat at 3:33 p.m. on June 13. He landed the plane safely at the airport in Rabat at 12:14 a.m. on June 14. Degrading weather ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: PV powered airplane Solar Impulse took off to Rabat at 05:22AM ...

solarserver.com has an article mentioning: "... Popular articles Bloomberg New Energy Finance: PV already cheaper than retail power in many nations 2012-05-18 Destination Morocco: Solar powered airplane Solar Impulse successfully lands in Madrid for technical stopover 2012-05-25 MNRE: India reaches 979 MW of grid-tied PV 2012-05-15 Saudi Arabian ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-powered plane attempts first intercontinental flight | Bangkok ...

Bangkok Post has an article mentioning: "... booking Member setting Local news Politics Security Crimes Transport Health Sports Asia World Investigative report Euro 2012 News > World Solar-powered plane attempts first intercontinental flight Published: 5/06/2012 at 11:48 AM Online news: World Share Tweet A Swiss adventurer aims to make the world's ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-Powered Plane on Historic Flight

Hawaii Reporter has an article mentioning: "... An experimental solar-powered airplane is headed from Europe toward the African continent in a historic flight. Noted Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard took off from Madrid, Spain early ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Morocco to Welcome Solar Impulse Pilots Tonight

Green Prophet has an article mentioning: "... that it is possible to fly a plane night and day without a drop of fuel, but Piccard will cross the Mediterranean Sea ? the first time a solar-powered airplane has completed such a feat Heavy wind early Tuesday morning (local time in Madrid) came close to derailing the plane?s schedule. ?It wouldn't have ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane lands in Morocco on historic flight

Yahoo!7 News has an article mentioning: "... AFP Updated June 6, 2012, 6:15 pm RABAT (AFP) - A solar plane made history Tuesday by landing in the Moroccan capital after flying across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain on the world's first intercontinental ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-powered plane lands in Morocco on first transcontinental flight

Newser has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered plane lands in Morocco Associated Press | Jun 5, 2012 5:34 PM CDT in An experimental solar-powered plane has landed in Morocco after flying from Madrid in ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Wind blocks Solar Impulse flight

News24 has an article mentioning: "... Laurent Gillieron, Keyst, AP) Multimedia User Galleries News in Pictures Send us your pictures Send us your stories Related Links Solar plane takes off on hardest flight Solar plane on night flight Sun power flight all charged up kalahari.com Air Travel and Health > ir Travel and Health ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Monday, June 18, 2012

News: Solar-powered plane leaves Spain for Morocco

Atlanta Journal Constitution has an article mentioning: "... Print E-mail The Associated Press MADRID &mdash An experimental solar-powered plane has taken off from Madrid en route to Morocco in a bid to complete its first transcontinental flight. Crew members of Solar Impulse project check the ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane Makes Historic Flight From Europe to North Africa

EV World has an article mentioning: "... Its 'fuel' coming from 93 million miles away. At the controls of the four-motored, solar-powered airplane is Bertrand Piccard on his first long distance flight. He departed Madrid-Barajas airport at 5:22 local time, anticipating a flight of 20 hours before ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: News of the world in photos: Solar plane on historic flight

Seattle Post Intelligencer has an article mentioning: "... Crew members of an experimental solar-powered airplane check the jumbo jet-size Solar Impulse plane before taking off at Barajas airport in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday. The zero-fuel airplane arrived in Madrid ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane Flies Over Moroccan Desert in Toughest Challenge

Voice of America has an article mentioning: "... Posted Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 at 10:20 am The world's first solar-powered plane to make an intercontinental flight is attempting an even greater challenge as it flies through the mountainous and desert climate of Morocco. The ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar

Beloit Daily News has an article mentioning: "... Pilot Bertrand Piccard is helped fit inside the experimental solar-powered airplane HB-SIA at Barajas airport in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The zero fuel airplane arrived in Madrid on May 25, 2012 from Payerne, Switzerland, ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-powered plane lands in Morocco on first transcontinental flight ...

Newser has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered plane lands in Morocco By PAUL SCHEMM | Associated Press | Jun 5, 2012 6:47 PM CDT in An experimental solar-powered plane landed in Morocco's capital late ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-powered plane flies into record books

Independent Online has an article mentioning: "... Bertrand Piccard has flown his way into the record books again after completing the world's first intercontinental flight in a giant solar-powered plane. Piccard, a 54-year-old balloonist, landed in the Moroccan capital Rabat under a full moon late Tuesday after completing the 19-hour voyage from ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-powered plane lands in

Coastweek has an article mentioning: "... Swiss-made solar-powered plane "Solar Impulse" landed in Morocco on Tuesday, completing the world's first intercontinental flight powered by the sun. XINHUA PHOTO - LIN FENG ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Amazing photos of a solar-powered aircraft

Rediff has an article mentioning: "... The plane has set a record for the longest and highest flight ever made by a  solar plane after it flew for 26 hours and 9 minutes. Take a look at some of the amazing photos of the flight... Image: Staff push the Solar Impulse's ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane Soars from Europe to Africa

Voice of America has an article mentioning: "... Print Email Bertrand Piccard, pilot of the Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse prepares the craft for take off at the Barajas airport in Madrid, June 5, 2012. Tweet TEXT SIZE Michael Lipin June 05, 2012 A Swiss ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Sunday, June 17, 2012

News: Solar plane takes off in Morocco in hardest flight yet

Al-Arabiya has an article mentioning: "... Reuters) By AFP RABAT The solar-powered plane that last week made the world's first inter-continental flight by such an aircraft took off Wednesday on its toughest challenge yet -- flying in ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Pilot takes off on first solar trip

Perth Now has an article mentioning: "... SWISS adventurer has taken off into the night skies above Madrid and is headed for Rabat on the world's first intercontinental flight in a solar-powered plane. Bernard Piccard, 54-year-old psychiatrist and balloonist, piloted the Solar Impulse plane, a giant as big as an Airbus A340 but as light as an ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Swiss pilot makes history in solar plane

The Local Switzerland has an article mentioning: "... Published: 06 Jun 2012 09:17 GMT+1 Online: http://www.thelocal.ch/3453/20120606/ Share Tweet A solar plane made history on Tuesday by landing in the Moroccan capital after flying across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain on the world's first ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane team awaits date for new Moroccan flight

Phys.Org has an article mentioning: "... the Solar Impulse to abort its toughest flight yet across Morocco, a week after it made history with the world's first inter-continental solar-powered flight. The team behind the Solar Impulse, the solar-powered aircraft that was forced to turn back during a desert flight in Morocco, said Thursday they were ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Record investment in renewable energy

Kansas City Star has an article mentioning: "... The experimental solar-powered airplane landed in Morocco's capital late Tuesday after a 20-hour trip from Madrid in the first transcontinental flight by a craft of its type. The mission is ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Thursday, June 14, 2012

News: Pilot flies from Europe to Africa with no fuel

News24 has an article mentioning: "... Swiss adventurer took off Tuesday into the night skies above Madrid and headed for Rabat on the world's first intercontinental flight in a solar-powered plane. Bertrand Piccard, 54-year-old psychiatrist and balloonist, piloted the Solar Impulse plane, a giant as big as an Airbus A340 but as light as an ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Huge solar-powered aircraft flies over Strait of Gibraltar on historic ...

Calgary Herald has an article mentioning: "... Photograph by: Alberto Di Lolli , AP RABAT â€" A Swiss pilot flew a solar plane across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain into Moroccan airspace Tuesday on the world's first intercontinental flight in a plane powered by the sun. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Spain's solar-powered plane

Fox News has an article mentioning: "... AP MADRID ?   An experimental solar-powered plane has taken off from Madrid en route to Morocco in a bid to complete its first transcontinental flight. The single-seat aircraft fitted with 12,000 ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Headwinds force solar plane to abort Morocco flight

AFP has an article mentioning: "... the Solar Impulse to abort its toughest flight yet across Morocco, a week after it made history with the world's first inter-continental solar-powered flight. The Solar Impulse team said it was drawing up a new itinerary for the challenge in Morocco's desert after the plane made a U-turn almost eight and ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane takes off on hardest flight

News24 has an article mentioning: "... 2012-06-13 11:33 The solar powered aircraft Solar Impulse, steered by test pilot Markus Scherdel, is silhouetted by the sun during its maiden flight at the military airport in Payerne, ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

News: Solar plane takes off in Morocco on hardest flight yet

StarAfrica.com has an article mentioning: "... force solar plane to abort Morocco flight, Morocco, news, StarAfrica.com Headwinds force solar plane to abort Morocco flight, Morocco, news, StarAfrica.com detail news ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane Flies Over Moroccan Desert in Toughest Challenge Yet

Voice of America has an article mentioning: "... Print Email This screen grab from the Solar Impulse live stream shows Swiss pilot and businessman, Andre Borschberg, as he flies his solar plane over the Moroccan desert, June 13, 2012. x This screen grab from the Solar Impulse live stream shows Swiss pilot and businessman, Andre Borschberg, as ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Morocco Solar Impulse flight ended by winds

BBC News has an article mentioning: "... Andre Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard have alternated the flights they have piloted Continue reading the main story Related Stories Solar plane's intercontinental flight Watch Giant solar plane lands in Rabat Solar plane's night test success The pilot of the solar-powered aircraft Solar ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane Aborts Morocco Flight

Voice of America has an article mentioning: "... Posted Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 at 2:20 pm A strong headwind has forced the world's first solar-powered plane to make an intercontinental flight to abort what would have been its toughest flight yet across Morocco. The Solar Impulse team announced on its ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane takes off on hardest flight yet

Gulf Times has an article mentioning: "... AFP/Rabat > The solar-powered plane that last week made the world's first inter-continental flight by such an aircraft took off yesterday on its toughest challenge yet &ndash flying ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

News: Solar-powered plane lands in Morocco

Stamford Advocate has an article mentioning: "... The solar-powered airplane arrived in Madrid on May 25, 2012 from Payerne, Switzerland, and now goes on to Rabat, Morocco on its first transcontinental trip. The mission is ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-Powered Plane Sets More Records

Energy Digital has an article mentioning: "... The Solar Impulse rehearses its big plans for solar-powered flight TAGS: Bertrand Piccard Rabat solar Solar Impulse solar power solar-powered plane 6 Jun 2012 Carin Hall Tweet Swiss pilot Bertrand Piccard completed ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse Makes Morocco

AVweb has an article mentioning: "... Solar Impulse has demonstrated that a solar-powered airplane can fly day and night using no fuel," said a message on the effort's web site . "The next challenge is to fly around the world." JavaScript Menus and ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Record investment in renewable energy in 2011

Lexington Herald Leader has an article mentioning: "... The experimental solar-powered airplane landed in Morocco's capital late Tuesday after a 20-hour trip from Madrid in the first transcontinental flight by a craft of its type. The mission is ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: World's first intercontinental flight in a solar-powered plane

Newstalk 106-108 fm has an article mentioning: "... Listen Live Listen Back Pieces:Array ( [0] => 2012 [1] => news [2] => entertainment [3] => worlds-first-intercontinental-flight-in-a-solar-powered-plane [4] => ) News News Business Entertainment The NT Weekender Weather Sport ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane on night flight

News24 has an article mentioning: "... AP) Multimedia User Galleries News in Pictures Send us your pictures Send us your stories Related Links Solar plane on intercontinental flight Swiss solar plane to fly to Morocco Swiss solar plane to fly for 2 days kalahari.com Air Travel and Health > ir Travel and ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: $257 billion invested in renewable energy in 2011

U-T San Diego has an article mentioning: "... The experimental solar-powered airplane landed in Morocco's capital late Tuesday after a 20-hour trip from Madrid in the first transcontinental flight by a craft of its type. The mission is ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse Plane Begins First Transcontinental Flight

Huffington Post has an article mentioning: "... Scary Must-Have Amazing Innovative Nerdy Follow: Video Solar Impulse Solar Impulse Plane Solar Impulse Transcontinental Flight Solar Power Solar Powered Plane Technology News #news_entries #ad_sharebox_260x60 img {padding:0px;margin:0px} GENEVA -- An experimental solar-powered airplane took off from ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-powered long-distance flight takes off

Oman Tribune has an article mentioning: "... adventurer soared above sun-splashed Spanish valleys toward Morocco on Tuesday on the world's first intercontinental flight in a solar-powered plane. > Bertrand Piccard, a 54-year-old psychiatrist and balloonist, took off into the night skies above Madrid in the Solar Impulse plane, a giant as big ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane on First Intercontinental Flight

RIA Novosti has an article mentioning: "... June 5 (RIA Novosti) Tags: Solar Impulse Rabgat Madrid Marocco Spain Multimedia “Solar Impulse” debuts at the Paris Air Show 2011 Solar-powered plane starts round-the-clock flight Solar-powered plane makes its first long-range flight Solar powered plane takes to the skies The Swiss-made ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Monday, June 11, 2012

News: Crossing Frontiers: PV powered airplane Solar Impulse successfully ...

solarserver.com has an article mentioning: "... solar power installation in Rajasthan, India 2012-04-13 MNRE: India reaches 979 MW of grid-tied PV 2012-05-15 Destination Morocco: Solar powered airplane Solar Impulse successfully lands in Madrid for technical stopover 2012-05-25 ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: World news in brief

STLtoday.com has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered plane lands in Morocco • An experimental solar-powered plane has landed in Morocco after flying from Madrid in its first transcontinental flight. The ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse on its way to Rabat

The Voice of Russia has an article mentioning: "... Tags: News World solar plane solar batteries solar energy Sci-Tech Jun 5, 2012 16:43 Moscow Time © Photo: Europe Today ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane makes intercontinental flight

Vancouver Sun has an article mentioning: "... Vancouver Sun June 6, 2012 Tweet A solar-powered plane landed in Morocco on Tuesday, completing the world's first intercontinental flight powered by the sun to show the potential for pollution-free air ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Penns Valley students accumulate accolades for solar car

Centre Daily Times has an article mentioning: "... mdash State College - Centre Daily Times Penns Valley students placed first in three out of seven categories earlier this month at the Great Solar Car Challenge at Penn State. The culmination of the Centre County Middle School Solar Car Challenge program, the race takes place each spring. The ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Sunday, June 10, 2012

News: Fuel-Free Plane Leaves Spain For Morocco

International Business Times has an article mentioning: "... Julia Telfer | Jun 5, 2012 10:51am EDT | 1min:55sec A solar powered plane departed from Madrid to Morocco on Tuesday (June 5) to complete the first solar powered cross-Mediterranean flight. Co-founder of the Solar Impulse ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: World's craziest pilot flies solar-powered plane

Death and Taxes has an article mentioning: "... off in the world?s first solar-powered jumbo jet, the Solar Impulse, and setting a record for the first transcontinental flight for a solar-powered plane. Piccardis, a 54 year-old Swiss psychiatrist and balloonist, is flying from Madrid, Spain, to Tangiers, Morocco, which is apparently pursuing an ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Epic solar-powered flight takes off

Deccan Herald has an article mentioning: "... A Swiss adventurer soared above sun-splashed Spanish valleys toward Morocco on Tuesday on the world's first intercontinental flight in a solar-powered plane. >Bertrand Piccard, a 54-year-old psychiatrist and balloonist, took off into the night skies above Madrid in the Solar Impulse plane, a giant as big ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse aircraft Moroccan-bound in first transcontinental flight

GlobalPost has an article mentioning: "... Sebastien Bozon /AFP/Getty Images) The Solar Impulse aircraft, a solar-powered plane, is expected to land in Morocco from Spain tonight in its first transcontinental flight, reported SKY News The jumbo-jet sized plane is on the second ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: The Race for Solar

The Cutting Edge has an article mentioning: "... Back to Energy Solar Plane Soars from Europe to Africa Michael Lipin June 6th 2012 VOA A Swiss adventurer is flying an experimental solar-powered plane from southern Europe ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Saturday, June 9, 2012

News: Sun power flight all charged up

News24 has an article mentioning: "... 2012-06-05 19:09 The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse on its first attempted intercontinental flight from Switzerland to Morocco. (Dominique Faget, AFP) Multimedia User Galleries News in ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane Crosses the Straits of Gibraltar in Flight from Spain to ...

OilPrice.com has an article mentioning: "... The Free Oilprice.com Energy Intelligence Report gives you this and much more. Click here to find out more. A solar powered plane called Solar Impulse has just passed over the Straits of Gibraltar on its journey from Madrid, Spain to Rabat, Morocco. The flight is part of the ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Morocco: Solar-Powered Plane's

Journal of Turkish Weekly has an article mentioning: "... printable version send your friend add comment Wednesday, 6 June 2012 Morocco has praised the arrival of a solar-powered plane that flew from Madrid, Spain, to Rabat, marking the world's first intercontinental flight by a manned aircraft operating without liquid fuel. The ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane touches down in Africa

Independent Online has an article mentioning: "... Madrid - An experimental solar-powered plane has landed in Morocco after flying from Madrid in the first transcontinental flight. It landed in the capital, Rabat, on Teusday. The single-seat ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Schneider Electric unveils electric car DC Fast Charger with ...

Torque News has an article mentioning: "... your ticket to an awesome Formula One fan experience Despite Tesla short sellers, Musk promises cash flow positive in 2013 Tesla hints solar powered electric car charging, through proprietary charging connector 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R goes through its first track test If the auto world were run by women, SEMA ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Pilot embarks on first solar-powered intercontinental flight

Kuwait Times has an article mentioning: "... A Swiss adventurer soared above sun-splashed Spanish valleys toward Morocco yesterday on the world?s first intercontinental flight in a solar-powered plane. Bertrand Piccard, a 54-year-old psychiatrist and balloonist, took off into the night skies above Madrid in the Solar Impulse plane, a giant as big as ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane Makes First Intercontinental Flight

Newser has an article mentioning: "... Getty Images) The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse takes off on May 24, 2012 in Payerne, Switzerland.   (Getty Images) The Solar Impulse HB-SIA experimental aircraft flies after taking ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane completes maiden intercontinental trip

ABC Online has an article mentioning: "... Updated June 07, 2012 08:11:01 Interactive: Solar Impulse lands in Rabat Map: Morocco A solar plane has landed in Morocco, completing the world's first intercontinental flight powered by the sun. The Solar Impulse took off from Madrid and landed at ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse becomes 1st solar-powered plane

CBS News has an article mentioning: "... The experimental solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse, approaches to make a night landing at Rabat airport, Morocco, June 5, 2012 after a 20-hour trip from Madrid in the first ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Giant solar plane completes maiden intercontinental trip

Hindustan Times has an article mentioning: "... AFP >Rabat, June 06, 2012 First Published: 08:41 IST(6/6/2012) >Last Updated: 17:19 IST(6/6/2012) Share  more Comments Tweet Email print A solar plane lands at Rabat Sale airport. The Swiss Solar Impulse flew across the Strait of Gibraltar from Madrid on the world's first intercontinental flight in a ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Friday, June 8, 2012

News: Pilot takes off on first solar-powered intercontinental trip

Tengrinews has an article mentioning: "... Wednesday, 06.06.2012, 11:05 The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse takes off. ©AFP A Swiss adventurer took off Tuesday into the night skies above Madrid and headed for Rabat on the world's first ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-Powered Plane's

Voice of America has an article mentioning: "... Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN) CEO Mustapha Bakkoury after the plane landed following a 19-hour flight from M Tweet Related Articles Solar Plane Soars from Europe to Africa TEXT SIZE Michael Lipin June 06, 2012 Morocco on Wednesday was celebrating the world's first intercontinental flight by a ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse Records First Solar-Powered Transcontinental Flight

iMotorTimes.com has an article mentioning: "... What better way to explore these boundaries than to fly an experimental solar-powered plane? USA Today  reports that on Tuesday evening, pilot Bertrand Piccard returned the Solar Impulse aircraft back to earth, gliding gracefully onto the ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: World's First Solar-Powered Transcontinental Flight in Pictures

Green Prophet has an article mentioning: "... Bad weather nearly derailed plans, but then desisted, and the solar-powered plane took off shortly after it was scheduled to leave. The pilots embrace after the plane lands in Madrid, where it underwent a technical review before ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane's Historic Flight to Morocco Connects Continents with ...

Sacramento Bee has an article mentioning: "... solar project to link Europe, N Africa to power from Sahara sun WASHINGTON, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ (MATIC) -- The Swiss solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse , touched down to a warm welcome in Rabat, Morocco last night, flying from Madrid and successfully completing the second leg ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane completes first ever intercontinental flight

Digitaltrends.com has an article mentioning: "... It may be some time before passengers are lining up to board a solar-powered plane at JFK for a flight to London, but to be fair to Bertrand Piccard and his team, their remarkable aviation project has never been about revolutionizing ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse electric plane completes first intercontinental flight

Environmental Transport Association has an article mentioning: "... Thursday, 7 th June, 2012 > A single-seat solar-powered plane has successfully completed a flight from Switzerland to Morocco â€" the first inter-continental trip recorded by a solar-powered aircraft. Highly ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Giant solar plane completes Spain-Morocco flight

Spyghana.com has an article mentioning: "... The carbon-fibre plane is the size of an Airbus A340 but only weighs as much as an average family car A solar-powered plane has landed in Morocco after flying from Spain, completing the second leg of its pioneering journey. Pilot Bertrand Piccard landed the Solar Impulse in ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse completes transcontinental flight, runs out of ...

Engadget has an article mentioning: "... By Daniel Cooper posted Jun 7th 2012 1:31PM The Impulse solar-powered plane has successfully completed its first transcontinental journey . It took 19 hours to jet between Madrid and Morocco -- with the plane's 12,000 solar ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Impulse solar-powered plane

Engadget has an article mentioning: "... fans of charming, ungainly Solar Impulse , and of Captain Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg's quest to circumnavigate the globe in a solar-powered plane. In case you missed the live stream : the Swiss flier just got a little closer to that goal by completing its first international flight, taking off ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Thursday, June 7, 2012

News: Record-Breaking Solar-Powered Plane

AZoCleantech has an article mentioning: "... Published on June 7, 2012 at 8:30 AM By Nick Gilbert Solar Impulse, a Swiss solar-powered plane, landed successfully in Morocco after completing the second lap of its 2,500 km intercontinental flight from Switzerland, thereby showcasing the ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse completes its transcontinental flight

Gizmag has an article mentioning: "... emerging from the Solar Impulse in Morocco Image Gallery (2 images) At approximately 11:30 this Tuesday night, the Solar Impulse solar-powered aircraft completed its first-ever transcontinental flight, arriving at Morocco's Rabat-Salé international airport 19 hours and 8 minutes after taking off ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse Completes World Record Flight from Spain to Morocco

CleanTechnica has an article mentioning: "... June 6, 2012 By Zachary Shahan 2 Comments Share Pin It As I noted back in March , the Solar Impulse, a 100% solar-powered plane that likes to set world records a few times a year, was aiming for another one this week ? 2,500 km (1,550 miles). It completed this trip yesterday ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Plane Breaks Record

Green Chip Stocks has an article mentioning: "... Solar-Powered Plane Completes Intercontinental Flight Tweet like 1 0 dislike Comments ( By Sam Schrader Thursday, June 7th, 2012 The solar powered plane "The Solar ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Local Company Helps Northwestern University Solar Car Team

WIFR has an article mentioning: "... A Stateline manufacturing company is helping make a solar powered car a reality. Posted: 10:39 PM Jun 6, 2012 Solar Car Team #divWNHeader {top:0px; left:0px; position:absolute; text-align: center; width: 100%;} ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

News: World's First Solar Intercontinental Flight (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post UK has an article mentioning: "... Amazing Inspiring Funny Scary Hot Crazy Important Weird Follow: Airlines Green Energy Aeroplanes Slideexpand Solar Impulse Solar Impulse Plane Solar Plane Solar Power Uk News UK Tech News The plane travelled 2,500km in 19 hours It's not just Venus which is making headlines thanks to the light of the Sun. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane completes maiden intercontinental flight

euronews has an article mentioning: "... 06/06 14:13 CET world news Related >Solar plane completes first intercontinental flight 06/06/2012 06:57 CET >Germany breaks solar energy record 27/05/2012 15:28 CET >Solar Impulse Morocco-bound ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Adventure runs in the family for solar plane pilot Piccard

Yahoo! Philippines News has an article mentioning: "... By flying between continents in a solar-powered plane, the explorer has propelled himself again into the record books where two generations of his family have also secured a place. Piccard's grandfather, ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Morocco promotes solar energy with plane landing

Chicago Daily Herald has an article mentioning: "... Article Comments ( 0 Photos ( 1 An experimental solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse, approaches to make a night landing at Rabat airport, Morocco. Associated Press 1 of 1 View other photograph collections text size: A A ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane landing gives publicity boost to ambitious Moroccan sun ...

Newser has an article mentioning: "... Press | 9 minutes ago in It was no coincidence that Morocco was chosen as the destination for the first intercontinental flight by a solar-powered aircraft, the pilot said early Wednesday after stepping out of the fragile craft following a 20-hour flight from Madrid. Article continues below The Solar ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

News: Solar Impulse Begins Second-Half Intercontinental Flight

CRIENGLISH.com has an article mentioning: "... 2012-06-06 00:54:47     Xinhua       Web Editor: Li The Swiss-made solar powered aircraft, Solar Impulse, takes wing again on Tuesday morning, leaving Madrid for Rabat-Sale in the northwest coast of Morocco to finish the second-half of its ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Live: Solar-Powered Airplane En Route From Spain to Morocco

Wired has an article mentioning: "... By Jason Paur Email Author June 5, 2012 |  1:40 pm |  Categories: Air Travel Alt Fuel EVs and Hybrids Edit Follow @jasonpaur A solar-powered airplane is nearly finished with the first flight from Europe to Africa after departing Madrid, Spain on battery power alone early this morning. The departure ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse Takes Off from Madrid to Complete 1550 Miles of ...

The Green Optimistic has an article mentioning: "... You have to admit: that?s at least a tiny bit exciting! [via Physorg Read next Solar Impulse, World?s First Solar Powered Airplane Preparing for 48h Trip to Morocco Solar Impulse: Viable Manned Flight Powered by The Sun Swiss Solar Airplane Lands in Madrid, Halfway Through to ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-Powered Plane

Product Design & Development has an article mentioning: "... The solar-powered airplane arrived in Madrid on May 25, 2012 from Payerne, Switzerland, and now goes on to Rabat, Morocco on its first transcontinental trip. The mission is ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse Sets Off On First Intercontinental Flight From Spain To ...

Gas 2.0 has an article mentioning: "... fuel technology, engineers and researchers the world over are working to break or make new records in all sorts fields, including solar powered aviation. Ahead of an attempt to circumnavigate the entire world, the Solar Impulse team is launching its solar-powered plane on an intercontinental flight ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Monday, June 4, 2012

News: Senior gets charge out of low gas costs

Windsor Star has an article mentioning: "... Although Allsop usually plugs in his car at home, costing about $20 a month in electricity, the car was being charged for free in a solar carport during the event. A few metres above the car were solar panels generating electricity from the sun and sending the energy to the car that was ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: NASA Glenn test chamber mimics Venus' harsh conditions

Plain Dealer has an article mentioning: "... View full size NASA/Terence K. Condrich, InDyne Inc. This artist's concept shows a solar powered airplane flying high above Venus's surface. One NASA design for a proposed Venus rover shows a four-wheeled vehicle with a bubble-like sphere atop its chassis. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar-powered plane attempts first intercontinental flight

AFP has an article mentioning: "... AFP) &ndash 2 hours ago MADRID — A Swiss adventurer aims to make the world's first intercontinental flight in a solar-powered plane Tuesday, taking off from Madrid shortly before dawn on a daring trip to Rabat. Bernard Piccard, 54-year-old psychiatrist and balloonist, is to pilot ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Longest Sustainable Flight Ready to Take Off for the Final Leg of its ...

Justmeans has an article mentioning: "... Solar Impulse, a solar-powered aircraft project, has been scheduled to take off this morning from Madrid-Barajas airport in Spain, bound for its final destination in Rabat-Salé in Morocco. ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: 04/06/2012Solar-powered plane attempts first intercontinental flight

Expatica Spain has an article mentioning: "... lar-powered plane attempts first intercontinental flight Spanish news | Expatica Spain Mon, 4 June 2012 >Twitter >LinkedIn >Facebook >Google+ Jobs Housing Classifieds ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: SA energy group lends its weight to solar car

Creamer Media's Engineering News has an article mentioning: "... PRINT Tweet EMAIL By: Irma Venter 1st June 2012 TEXT SIZE South Africa's solar car race finally has a title sponsor. The JSE-listed Sasol has announced that it will be the main sponsor of the biennial race, to be held for the third ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Students building solar car

Champion has an article mentioning: "... Categorized in: DeKalb News Education Members of the DeKalb County School District Engineering and VEX Robotics teams have begun building a solar car to compete in the Solar Car Challenge at the Texas Motor Speedway in July. Photo by Daniel Beauregard Cross Keys High School engineering teacher ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: PrISUm to present Hyperion at Solar House in Ankeny June 3

Iowa State Daily has an article mentioning: "... By Frances Myers, frances.myers@iowastatedaily.com TownNews.com Iowa State's PrISUm solar car team will present Hyperion, its newest solar car on Sunday, June 3. The presentation will be at the Solar House at 1714 Southwest College Ave. in ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Cross Keys Foundation Needs Donations For Solar Car

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... Upload Photos and Videos Search Patch Archive http://brookhaven.patch.com/articles/cross-keys-foundation-needs-donations-for-solar-car-project/media_attachments/edit?upload_started=1338605977 asset[new_asset_attachment_attributes][to_id] 2209343 ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar Impulse due to continue pioneering flight to Morocco tomorrow

Arabian Aerospace has an article mentioning: "... The prototype is expected to land before midnight tomorrow in Rabat. The solar powered aircraft, which will soon be attempting a round-the-world flight has been using the flight as a test programme while at the same time participating in ..."

Posted by Photonic News

Sunday, June 3, 2012

News: Sun-Powered Boat

Green Car Reports has an article mentioning: "... The MS Turanor PlanetSolar boat, just in from an epic round-the-world voyage, doesn't have those problems. That's largely because it's a little bigger than your average car, at 115 ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar aircraft prepares to hop continents

SBS has an article mentioning: "... AAP) If successful, a 2500km flight will be the longest journey for a Swiss solar aircraft after an inaugural flight to Paris and Brussels. RELATED Four per cent of solar panels 'unsafe' Italians develop floating solar panels Scientists ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Experimental solar plane begins 1st transcontinental flight

Straits Times has an article mentioning: "... Published on May 25, 2012 >Purchase this article for republication >Buy SPH photos The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse takes off on May 24, 2012 in Payerne on its first attempted intercontinental flight from Switzerland to Morocco. -- PHOTO: AFP GENEVA ..."

Posted by Photonic News

News: Solar plane on intercontinental flight

News24 has an article mentioning: "... Laurent Gillieron, Keystone, AP) Multimedia User Galleries News in Pictures Send us your pictures Send us your stories Related Links Solar boat on world tour Solar Impulse readies intercontinental flight Solar plane on 2nd flight Payerne - The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse on ..."

Posted by Photonic News