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Originally built in Kiel, a solar-powered vehicle secured a place in the history books, putting a sensational record. Catamaran «MS Tûranor PlanetSolar» successfully completed on Friday in Monaco, the first voyage around the world exclusively on solar energy. None of the other ship is still not possible.

"We are extremely happy - commented on the arrival of the ship initiator of the« PlanetSolar »Rafael Domyan. - We have shown that we have the technology and knowledge to use renewable resources and protect our blue planet. "

Travel «MS Tûranor» was, above all, long adventure. 584 days, 23 hours and 31 minutes lasted for swimming in all the world's oceans. The ship set sail from Monaco in the direction of the American continent, and then went to Australia. Due to problems with the propellers had a team in April last year to stay for two weeks in Asia. However, the 38,000 solar cells functioned flawlessly.




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