Flying an airplane with solar energy uses sunlight as the main power source instead of traditional fuel.
Solar airplanes have special solar panels installed on their wings to capture sunlight.
These panels convert sunlight into electricity that powers the aircraft’s electric motors.
Solar-powered airplanes help reduce air pollution because they do not burn fossil fuels.
They are considered an environmentally friendly innovation in modern aviation.
One famous solar aircraft is Solar Impulse 2, which successfully flew around the world using only solar energy.
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The aircraft was developed and flown by Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg.
Solar airplanes usually fly at high altitudes where sunlight is stronger and more consistent.
During the day, solar panels generate electricity and also store energy in batteries.