Knowing the colossal sums of money the French have invested in nuclear power since the days of General de Gaulle If this enables France to generate as much energy from renewable sources as by nuclear, it's a huge step forward.

Another memorable moment for the entire SI team ... we have taken out our 60 metre wing from the hangar where it was built. For the first time ever these solar cells have been exposed to the sun's rays . and I can tell you that 60 metres outdoors looks even larger than 60 metres in the hangar.