+1 - Solvay
+1 - Solvay
+1 - Solvay
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Partnership<br />
Since 2004, <strong>Solvay</strong><br />
has been working, with<br />
the other technical<br />
teams, to solve the<br />
technological challenges<br />
in four key areas:<br />
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1.<br />
Complex simulations,<br />
using sophisticated<br />
software, of the<br />
behaviour of different<br />
structural elements.<br />
2.<br />
Optimizing the<br />
system for producing<br />
and storing<br />
solar-generated<br />
electricity<br />
– protecting the photovoltaic<br />
cells with special plastic films;<br />
– increasing battery capacity<br />
by optimizing electrolyte<br />
composition.<br />
3.<br />
Thermal insulation<br />
– achieving the best<br />
insulation/weight compromise<br />
for the cockpit and battery<br />
housings.<br />
4.<br />
Lightening the<br />
aircraft<br />
– a structure of very lightweight,<br />
very high performance<br />
composites, using specialty<br />
polymers;<br />
– wherever possible replacing<br />
metal parts with lighter<br />
plastic equivalents.<br />
<strong>Solvay</strong> Global Annual Report 2007
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