I kind of wonder how the orders of magnitude work out for solar and wing area.
Solar cells are actually quite thin and could be almost like paint on the wings of aircraft. I wonder if the energy generated vs required is even ballpark. There is plenty of sun at 30,000 feet during the day.
Solar cells are actually quite thin and could be almost like paint on the wings of aircraft. I wonder if the energy generated vs required is even ballpark. There is plenty of sun at 30,000 feet during the day.