Solar Impulse 2 opens new horizons of renewable energy: Shaikh Mohammed

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Solar Impulse 2 opens new horizons of renewable energy: Shaikh Mohammed

Dubai - He added that this global journey, from and to Abu Dhabi, opens vital new applications for renewable energy in all walks of life.

By Wam

Published: Tue 26 Jul 2016, 10:00 PM

Last updated: Wed 27 Jul 2016, 12:31 AM

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai said that the Solar Impulse 2 returned to Abu Dhabi today after its 40,000 kilometers round the world flight without using a single drop of fuel.

Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE and home to the International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA, stands as a global pioneer in renewable energy.
- HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 26, 2016

He added that this global journey, from and to Abu Dhabi, opens vital new applications for renewable energy in all walks of life.

This global journey, from and to Abu Dhabi, opens vital new applications for renewable energy in all walks of life. pic.twitter.com/XRugbr1yGy
- HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 26, 2016

Shaikh Mohammed wrote on his official Twitter account: "Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE and home to the International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA, stands as a global pioneer in renewable energy."

Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE and home to the International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA, stands as a global pioneer in renewable energy.
- HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 26, 2016