The Solar Impulse team is hard at work in Hawaii preparing the all-solar-powered Si2 for its continued journey around the world. The ambitious trip, which started last spring in Abu Dhabi, was cut short in July following a record-breaking five-day, nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to Hawaii, which put so much stress on the airplane’s batteries that the Si2 had to be grounded.
Solar Impulse Si2 Set to Resume Journey in Hawaii
Key Takeaways:
- The Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), an all-solar-powered aircraft, was grounded in Hawaii last July after a record-breaking Pacific flight caused stress and damage to its batteries.
- The team has since installed new batteries and a new ventilation system, successfully conducting test flights in Hawaii to ensure readiness.
- Si2 is preparing to resume its round-the-world journey in April, with plans for a more flexible route to the US mainland to avoid previous weather-related delays.
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