Now the airship goes to solar power generation

How big is a solar-powered airship?

The aircraft, powered by solar and hydrogen, is expected to be 151 meters long with a rigid airship and a helium expansion volume of 53,000 m3. Almost its entire surface will be covered with 4,800 m2 of solar film to fully capture sunlight.

Can solar Airship One fly around the world?

Solar Airship One wants to go on a non-stop round-the-world tour from West to East, flying close to the equator, with more than 40,000 km to cover in 20 days at an average altitude of 6,000 meters. All of this should take place without fuel and stopovers.

When will the solar Airship One be built?

Construction of the Solar Airship One is set to begin this year, with the non-stop flight taking place in 2026. How the Solar Airship One might look flying over Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France (Euro Airship)

How does a solar airship work?

These solar panels harness sunlight during the day to power the airship's electric propulsion systems while storing excess energy in fuel cells. By night, the stored energy is utilized as the fuel cells convert hydrogen produced through water electrolysis into electricity. Euro Airship's vision for Solar Airship One goes beyond emissions reduction.

What is solar Airship One?

This innovative venture promises to revolutionize long-distance aviation by completing a non-stop world tour spanning over 24,854 miles (40,000 kilometers), all while producing zero emissions. Set to take flight in 2026, Solar Airship One represents a significant leap forward in the quest for environmentally friendly transportation.

Can solar airships catalyse the emergence of sustainable air transport solutions?

“The Solar Airship project demonstrates that it is possible to catalyse an ecosystem to foster the emergence of sustainable air transport solutions,” said Corinne Jouanny from Capgemini Engineering. Construction of the Solar Airship One is set to begin this year, with the non-stop flight taking place in 2026.