Yverdon-les-Bains (Switzerland), 29 December 2011: After more than 48’000 km covered using solar energy only, the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar continue her journey around the world. The biggest solar ship ever built just dropped anchor in Doha, capital of Qatar where it will stay tied up to the wharf until mid-January before leaving for Abu-Dhabi as guest of honour to the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) which will take place from January 16 to 19, 2012.

Departed on 27 September 2010 from Monaco’s harbour for a journey around the world from the East to the West and after having crossed the Indian ocean, the MS Tûrannor PlanetSolar will celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Doha. This stopover will allow the crew to rest for a few days before starting their journey back to the Mediterranean. While in Doha, the crew of PlanetSolar are meeting students and researchers and to share their vision of a world where ecology and economy work in synergy.

This stage in the Arabian Gulf will lead the ship and its crew to Dubai and will end in Abu Dhabi at the World Future Energy Summit

 

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