A new report says airborne wind energy (AWE) systems could power the world. In fact, researchers posit that an “intermediate” number of AWE systems, placed in just the right spots, could power our planet three times over – and be more advantageous than conventional turbines. AWE systems work at higher heights than conventional turbines, in…
Company wins grant to develop airborne turbine
The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA- E) within the Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded California-based Makani Power, Inc. $3 million to continue development of an airborne wind turbine.