OFFICIAL PARTNERS
| On the second level of partnership and in order of importance, we have the Official Partners. They are also each exclusively involved in their field of activity. They have the possibility of communicating extensively on the project and of using the official names and symbols of Solar Impulse. They will be systematically identified by Solar Impulse at the official sites and during the different flight missions. |
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Bayer MaterialScience will support the Swiss-based Solar Impulse initiative with technical expertise, high-tech polymer materials and energy-saving lightweight products. Baytubes® carbon nanotubes from Bayer MaterialScience, for example, could increase battery performance and improve the strength of structural components while keeping their weight to a minimum. Other potential applications include innovative adhesives, polyurethane rigid foams for paneling in the cockpit and engine, and extremely thin yet break-resistant polycarbonate films and sheet for the cockpit glazing. “We are delighted to be an official partner in this exciting project; through our involvement we will have the unique opportunity to contribute our know-how and innovative new materials. This support underlines Bayer MaterialScience’s commitment and responsibility to a sustainable environment as well as contributing to the success of Solar Impulse’s great technological challenge.” Patrick Thomas, CEO of Bayer MaterialScience |
 Engineering Partner |
The ALTRAN group, leading innovation consultant, is placing its multi-disciplinary expertise (project management, risk management, etc.) and its multi-sector (aeronautics, renewable energies and sustainable development), at the disposal of Solar Impulse. ALTRAN has already been involved in the construction of a flight simulator, which led to the development of flight strategies (the influence of weather on the flight, to name but one), as well as optimizing the design of the airplane and its sub-systems. "By committing itself to the Solar Impulse project, Altran is offering its expertise to an ambitious and extremely innovative exploit. Altran will work on the conception of the airplane (energy, cockpit systems), the management of the project and on the conception and use of an airplane modelling and simulation programme." Groupe Altran |
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 National Telecom Partner |
As national telecommunications partner, Swisscom is developing an ultra-light, energy-saving communications solution for Solar Impulse that will allow the pilots to remain in constant contact with the tracking station as well as transmit data and live images. Swisscom will also provide innovative mobile services so that all interested parties can experience the adventure of Solar Impulse first hand. |