The Kitegen generator. The kites pulls cables that activate alternators on the ground via cables, creating electricity.
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Wind power from high altitude tethered kites
Generating electricity from kites
In order to generate power the kite pulls a string attached to the generators on the ground. Upon reaching their maximum height, they are reeled back down to repeat the process.
Wind a kilometer up is much stronger and more dependable than wind on the ground. The Google Foundation, researchers in the Neterlands, and others are [...]
Wind powered vehicle breaks world record
The fixed-wing Greenwind has set a new world record for a wind-powered vehicle, 126.1 mph. Now they want to try it on ice, and go even faster.
Cargo ships with solar sails
Wind power helps propel the ships while solar panels in the sail generate electricity. This lowers costs and carbon emissions as well.
Huge kites generate 10 KW in test
That’s enough power for ten homes. Much larger tests are planned. The kites use the much faster moving wind higher up, and thus are more efficient. Plus they fall slowly if the wind stops.
The always amazing Treehugger has more. Check Laddermill, the website of inventor Wubbo Ockels for lots of technical explanations, demo software, [...]
