Solar Impulse 2: A historic moment celebrated on social media

Around the world… Solar Impulse 2 created history yesterday when it completed its around the world journey without using a drop of fossil fuel. It covered more than 40,000 kilometres and became the first plane to circle the world using only solar energy. As it landed in Abu Dhabi, congratulatory messages started pouring in social media, with users proud of the invention and its achievement. They were enthusiastic and looked forward to a greener planet.

FACEBOOK

Debra Moffitt: “Things aren’t all bad. Some good and exciting news for a change. Soon we’ll be flying on solar powered planes.”

Philip Bedford: “Just imagine the potential of this groundbreaking stuff!”

Richard Burdge: “What an amazing achievement and hopefully a sign of the future.”

Wyn Beynon: “This, in a world full of bad news, is an extraordinary achievement and should not be underestimated in terms the impact it can have on our futures.”

Amir Hajarian: “One small step for two men and one giant step for mankind! This is truly a day for us to remember. Fossil fuels have created enough wars, it’s time to use the ultimate power of the sun.”

Allan Simpson: “Proper history being made. Never mind about politics, this is what matters.”

Lance Box IEstonia: “Some good news for a change - amazing achievement.”

Delanie Sunderwald: “Amidst the daily stream of sad news these days, good to be reminded that we the human species can also create, achieve and hope for a better future.”

Terry Brown: “We can do amazing things when we set our minds and resources to doing them.”

Dan Cunningham: “Today we have accomplished something truly remarkable: around the world flight powered 100% by solar energy. The future is clean! What a milestone on the accelerating transition to a low-carbon, climate-friendly society!”

Greg Ellis: “Another great step in mankind’s history. A testimony to our spirit of being human.”

TWITTER

@Mustafa_Mouayed: “A plane that flew around the world just on solar energy? I still have hope man. #SolarImpulse”

@marc_dantinne: “They did it! Wonderful and congratulations #SolarImpulse.”

@Airkix: “The first EVER solar powered plane has touched down in Abu Dhabi after a 42,000km journey. What an incredible time we live in #solarimpulse”

@BarchmanG: “Congrats to those pioneers who opened new horizons for humanity. #solarimpulse”

@sb_8808: “A great beginning for a clean future! #futureisclean #solarimpulse”