INGENIEUR
Table 3 - TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS
Technology Partner
Protective Transparent Resin Solvay
Function in the Solar Impulse 2
Protect cells from harsh weather
conditions
Intense and Lightweight LEDs Omega
Allow the cells to be moulded into
the wing curvature
Lighten many parts of the plane
including the fastening, screws,
pneumatic cylinders to raise and
lower the landing gear, the light
fittings on the wings, and the
gondolas’ protective hulls
Convert solar energy into
electricity with an efficiency of
22.7%
Store more energy with less
weight
Light up the runway for landing at
night
Ultra-lightweight High-density
Thermal Insulation Foam Solvay, Covestro
Insulate the cockpit and the
batteries for extreme cold
conditions
Smart Energy Dispatcher Systems
- Omega
Optimise the energy use of the
plane
Composite Material with Carbon
Fibre + Carbon fibre alone Solvay, North TPT, Decision
Ultralight Efficient Solar Cells Sunpower
Energy-dense batteries - Solvay
Application on the ground
Domestic roof solar cells which
last longer and are adaptable to
more areas
Lightweight cars save fuel/
Material savings for wind
turbines
More efficient solar cells for
domestic roofs
Efficient electric cars or batterypowered devices
Domestic and public lighting to
replace traditional inefficient
electric bulbs
Walls, windows and doorways
insulation to seal air leaks in
buildings
Smart grid dispatch systems
Prevent/secure engine failing
situations
Energy Efficient Engines- Solvay
6
30
VOL
VOL67
55JULY-SEPTEMBER
JUNE 2013 2016
Decrease mechanical loss
of energy to 6%, thanks to a
lubricant
Lubricant for any motors could
be upgraded