Kite power: a new renewable energy source?
I know people who get a lot of pleasure out of kite flying, but I've always tended to rib them about their hobby being a bit, well, pointless. Now it seems I might be eating my words, as their frivolous little passtime could be about to revolutionise how we power our homes.
Dutch scientists came up with the concept, which would use giant kites moored in windy areas to harness the power of the wind.
[Via Dvice]
So far, they've got a a 10 square metre kite to produce 10 kilowatts of power (enough to keep 10 homes in electricity), and are now testing a 50 kilowatt version.
The kites are certainly prettier than wind turbines, and I'd love to see a few of them brightening up our skyline soon.
Pointless?! Noooooo! Try it... we won't let you on Ash's big kite though cos even I'm not allowed to fly it on the basis that it will lift me off the ground and I'm somewhat larger than you!
Posted by: Alex | August 6, 2008 11:20 AM