Scientists at the Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) think they can create more electricity from the wind than the traditional windmills — by using power kites. A recent test of a 10 square meter kite generated 10 kilowatts, enough to power 10 homes.
These wind catchers hope to send a bunch of kites called the Laddermill up to 30,000 feet in order to generate nearly 10 megawatts of power– enough for 100,000 homes. Holy hot air, Robin!
Source: Inhabitat
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