TwingKite - Electricity For The 21st Century, Ben Franklin Style
Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 08:50
in Physics & Chemistry
Is kite power economically viable in the 21st century?We'll find out. The TwingKite, based on Empa's Tensairity technology, is set to take flight thanks to a “Venture Kick” jury that is providing 10,000 Swiss Francs in support.A kite, a reel and a console are the components of this new method for making electricity from wind. Rather than going up a hundred meters, like legacy wind efforts, TwingKite will go up to 300. read more