This AUV runs on solar power. The amount of power available and the weight of the power source are major factors for AUV designers and users.

This autonmous underwater vehicle (AUV) runs on solar power. The amount of power available and the weight of the power source are major factors for AUV designers and users. Image courtesy of AUVfest 2008: Partnership Runs Deep, Navy/NOAA, OceanExplorer.noaa.gov

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