From July 26 to 27 the first «solar regatta» will be held in Moscow - the regatta, in which solar-powered boats will take part.
Besides, a few foreign professionals (e.g. Dutch Solar Boat Team from the Netherlands) are expected as well as the winner of Monaco race in V20 class - Russian team «Synergy».
The competition will be held in the open air, in the water area of Olympic complex «Luzhniki». The start of regatta is scheduled for 11 am.
After Moscow River waters will reveal a winner, organizers of the event are planning to hold a scientific conference. The meeting will be devoted to the problem of ecology and application of alternative renewable energy sources.