Using kites to generate energy

CC on February 5, 2024 at 4:09 pm

Idea: Using kites to generate energy

Link: https://hackaday.com/2023/11/15/underwater...

How about these underwater kite turbines that can generate energy from tidal waves?
https://hackaday.com/2023/11/15/underwater-kites-buoying-the-prospect-of-more-tidal-power-generation/

Underwater Kites Buoying The Prospect Of More Tidal Power Generation

Link: https://hackaday.com/2023/11/15/

Swedish start-up Minesto has been for years trying to float the idea of having underwater turbines that generate power for use on-shore. These would be anchored to the seafloor by a long tether and…

sunnyjim on February 5, 2024 at 2:45 pm

Idea: Using kites to generate energy

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNpwG8aeyv...

We could also install wind turbines in high-flying kites to increase efficiency.

Should We Put Wind Turbines on Kites?

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

GEO RGE on February 5, 2024 at 1:33 pm

Idea: Using kites to generate energy

Link: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/30/travel/...

This kite can harness wind energy to power maritime vessels, reducing their reliance on fossil fuels.
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/30/travel/airseas-giant-kites-ships-slash-carbon-emissions-scn-climate-spc/index.html

Giant kites could pull ships across the ocean – and slash their carbon emissions | CNN

Link: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/

French company Airseas has developed the Seawing, a kite to help propel cargo ships, which it says could cut their carbon emissions by an average of 20%.