Podcast: Batteries the Solar Airplane Challenge

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Key Takeaways:

  • Despite significant improvements in solar cell efficiency, the primary challenge for pure electric aircraft using solar power remains storing the generated electricity.
  • AVweb's Paul Bertorelli interviewed Rich Kapusta of California-based Alta Devices to discuss the issues and opportunities surrounding solar power storage for electric aircraft.
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Producing electrical power from the sun has come a long way, and solar cells are getting remarkably efficient. But where to put all that power remains the issue for pure electric aircraft. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli spoke with Rich Kapusta of California-based Alta Devices about the issues and the opportunities.

Duration: 9:02

File Size: 8.5 MB download here

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