SolarWorld e-One
Flying high on solar power: SolarWorld e-One is a self-sufficient electrically-powered flight system consisting of solar cells, a lithium ion battery and an electric engine. The solar plane is emission-free and powered exclusively by solar energy. The prototype is based on the ultra-light Elektra One Solar plane designed by PC-Aero GmbH.
The plane, which is close to serial production, is set to make its maiden flight in May 2013, covering a range of over 1,000 km. This is made possible by crystalline solar cells produced by SolarWorld in combination with ultra-modern storage technology. PC-Aero joined forces with SolarWorld to build the SolarWorld e-One.
Powered by a solar-electric engine, the SolarWorld e-One generates no CO2 emissions or noise. This is the beginning of a new era in aviation history – and an important step towards an emission-free future of mobility.
| Date | Event | Location |
| 23 - 25/01/2013 | Intersolution | Gent, Belgium |
| 19 - 22/02/2013 | EnR | Lyon, France |
| 12 - 16/03/2013 | ISH | Frankfurt, Germany |
| 08/05 - 10/05/2013 | SolarExpo | Mailand, Italy |
| 19/06 - 21/06/2013 | Intersolar | München, Germany |
| Absolut take-off weight | 300 kg |
| Empty weight (without batteries) | 100 kg |
| Battery weight | 100 kg |
| Payload | 100 kg |
| Wing span | 13 m |
| Wing surface | 10 m² |
| Max. engine power | 16 kW |
| Max. range | up to 1000 km |
| Max. endurance | more than 8 hours |
| Cruise speed | 120 km/h |
| Aspect ratio | Λ 16.9 |
| Best glide ratio | 33 |
| Certification | Ultralight class Germany (LTF-UL) |
