- Fact #3. The 17,000 solar cells built into the wing supply four electric motors (17.5 CV each) with renewable energy. During the day, the solar cells recharge lithium batteries weighing 633 Kg (2,077 lbs.) which allow the aircraft to fly at night and therefore to have virtually unlimited autonomy.
Mike says
The future is now.
Tom says
“17.5 CV each” What is a CV?
Solar Power World Editor says
Hi Tom! “CV” is a measure of horsepower. CV = horsepower x 1.013869