PlanetSolar II was christened on Wednesday, May 22, in the port of Hauterive (NE), in front of a group of scientists, partners of the PlanetSolar Foundation, and friends of the eco-explorer Raphaël Domjan. This ceremony marked the launch of the solar and solidarity navigation and scientific missions project on Lake Titicaca, in Peru, scheduled for...
In this festive time, we extend our warmest regards to you and your loved ones. This year, thanks to your support, we have again achieved significant progress. Our projects, such as the acquisition of the new solar boat “PlanetSolar II”, our collaborations with schools for solar installers in M’boro, Senegal, and the launch of our...
H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco honored us with his visit this Monday, September 4th. His dedication to sustainability and exploration is a source of inspiration for us all. We are proud of our partnership with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and we eagerly anticipate our upcoming joint endeavors as we continue working...
The PlanetSolar Foundation wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023 ! Discover below (in french only) our Newsletter in PDF – December 2022 Newsletter December 2022 (PDF)
We are pleased to share some good news with you! Our former ship MS PlanetSolar, now MS Porrima, is back on the water. The rescue is not yet completely finished, the catamaran will now be removed from the water and placed in a safe place for restoration. We wish her many more great solar adventures...
This Friday, 12 August 2022, our old ship MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, now MS Porrima, ran aground off the Indian coast north of Bombay on its way to the Maldives. Fortunately, all the crew members were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard. We are reassured to know that they are all safe and in security. We...
Today is the 10th anniversary of the first solar-powered round-the-world trip. Discover this incredible adventure through unseen image. The MS Tûranor PlanetSolar left Monaco on 27 September 2010 and travelled for 565 days over 60,000 km before returning to Monaco on 4 May 2012. During an official ceremony, a commemorative plaque was unveiled on the...
The PlanetSolar Foundation wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2022 ! Discover below (in french only) our Newsletter in PDF – December 2021 Newsletter décembre 2021 (PDF)
The RTS TV programm Helvetia Durabilis spoke about solar energy in its 8th episode with the title : de Sunenergy à PlanetSolar.
From the first prototypes in the middle of the 20th century by passionate engineers, to the latest exploits of aviation and navigation to solar energy, an exceptional number of projects have emerged. The common dream? A mobility taking advantage of solar energy respectful of the environment. Discover these fabulous stories that bring together the pioneering...