Solar Impulse also suffers from battery issues

[Scotflieger]

The stunning round-the-world attempt solely by the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 is likely to spend 2 to 3 weeks in Hawaii before completing its trans-Pacific journey. It seems that its massive capacity LiPo batteries suffered heat damage on the 5 day flight from Japan. And we think we have battery issues!

BBC Report

 

[Kauaigene]

Wonder if it's possible to see it there?
Where is it being stored?

 

[Scotflieger]

Wonder if it's possible to see it there?
Where is it being stored?

They a purpose build temporary hangar at Kalaeloa Airport on Honolulu. The team are doing lots of publicity to promote solar energy. Check out their website at http://www.solarimpulse.com

 

[John Alan]

Reading the article and other sources... it's a design issue (my opinion)
They don't have a good heat management system in place...
In their zeal to keep the batteries warm at high altitude...
They managed to cook em at low altitude...