Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the journey of Solar Impulse 2, which created history by circumnavigating the globe without using a drop of fossil fuel, highlights a new era for renewable energy.
“This global journey, from and to Abu Dhabi, opens vital new applications for renewable energy in all walks of life,” His Highness tweeted after Solar Impulse 2’s landing in Abu Dhabi. "Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE and home to the International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA, stands as a global pioneer in renewable energy."
The Solar Impulse 2 flight returned to Abu Dhabi after it journeyed for 40,000 kilometers around the world without using a single drop of fuel.
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