On a recent day in August in a field near Munich, Germany, a group of engineers launched a kite-like electric plane into the air and watched for the first time as it flew in figure eights in the sky.

"Will lay the foundation for deploying a complete set of equipment." Chinese researchers build massive kite with incredible capabilities: 'We have completed the first deployment' first appeared on The ...

Airborne kites harness high-altitude wind with advanced flight control, producing predictable electricity for renewable grids ...

Venyo’s high‑altitude wind kite flies figure‑eight patterns at 2,460 ft, generating up to 200 kW and turning strong sky winds into real clean energy.

The wind industry is best known for propeller-based turbines. But some inventors believe kites and balloons can capture wind power as well. Images: 'Flying' wind generators Martin LaMonica is a senior ...

DIRKSLAND - Kitepower Testdag. KitePower team making a testrun in the patatofield. - FOTO GUUS SCHOONEWILLE If you had to read that headline twice, let me assure you: I had to read Kitepower’s website ...

Kites are no longer just toys, but pioneering tools to exploit the untapped potential of wind energy. Lightweight, mobile, and ideal for remote or off-grid areas, they require up to 90% less material ...

Kites aren’t just for kids anymore. Just ask Makani Power, which is developing a smart energy kite that can generate up to 50 percent more electricity than a conventional wind turbine. The company has ...

Adrenaline junkies long ago learned that flying a kite with surf and snow boards strapped to their feet is an awesome way to get their fix. Now, energy companies are looking to harness the source of ...

In another twist on wind power, inventors are designing kites and balloons to generate electricity. The wind industry is undergoing rapid growth as utilities, prompted by government incentives, seek ...