Researchers in Ireland Test Kites Designed to Generate Wind Energy
Researchers in Ireland are testing the feasibility of using giant kites to generate green electricity. Located in Bangor Erris in Mayo County in western Ireland, the designated airborne wind energy (AWE) test hub serves as the main testing ground for this novel source of renewable energy. The tests involve flying giant Falcon kites (60m²) that are secured to generators on the ground, and the researchers use a yo‑yo motion to generate clean energy from high‑altitude wind. The project is led by KitePower, a Dutch company founded in 2016 as a Delft University of Technology spin‑off, in partnership with Mayo County…
