In 2016, the Solar Impulse 2 circumnavigated the globe in just over 500 days, all without a drop of fuel. But the real newsworthy aspect of this solar-powered plane is it's ability to stay in the air for months. Investors, start-ups and even the US Navy are betting big on how it can change our world. Here's what you need to know.

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