Martin_K Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Norwegian company, Kitemill They call it a kite, looks like a very nice glider to me. Flies above 350 meters. It would be interesting to know how any on-board stabilisation works, but the web site does not appear to tell us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I am sure it will generate power but only when it is letting out the tether so it is cyclic generation. In addition the power required to pull the line in again has to be deducted. Given they claim it cycles automatically I would surmise it has a very complex auto guidance and stability system on board. I find it hard to see any benefit of generating power like this. Does it generate as much power as a ground based wind turbine of the same span, which gives continuous and self starting generation. I fear this is an ingenious technological solution looking for a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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