The first aircraft powered by solar energy only made a flight of experimental lift in Payerne, Switzerland and landing over 15 hours Bruxells airport. So he flew over France, Luxembourg, and Belgium, in a flight of 15 hours at 3600 m altitude, speed of 70 kilometers per hour. The device was built by aeronautical and Bertrand Piccard Swiss doctor and was piloted by Andre Borshberg. The plane, which is called Solar Impulse has a wingspan of 64 meters, almost as a giant aircraft such as Airbus A340. Its weight is, however, comparable to a sedan – less than a ton and a half. Solar Impulse flight was supported by the European Commission. Solar plane made history last year when he flew 24 hours continuously, its battery powered only by solar (weighing about 500 kg). Aircraft wings are covered with 12,000 photovoltaic cells, which supplies power to four electric motors with 10 horsepower each. The aircraft can reach a maximum altitude of 9500 m.