"In order to show the immense potential of renewable energies, Solar Impulse aims to have an airplane take off and fly autonomously, day and night, propelled uniquely by solar energy. Staying aloft for several days on end, this airplane will fly round the world without fuel or pollution.

In a world dependent on fossil energies, the Solar Impulse project is a paradox, almost a provocation.

The project is the symbol of new technologies that humanity should be able to implement to save energy resources of our planet."