Kites could provide electricity for 100,000 homes

[Paul-R]

.... i was amazed that this simple kite could provide enough power ....

This reminds me of the EnergeticForum  thread bolting genny heads on to the rear wheel of a car to get emergency electricity.

I find the difficulty is in sourcing generator heads in the UK. Cummins make them but the head is not much less than a complete generator set. In the States, there is Northern Star. What else?

[rukiddingme]

Reminds me of an idea I had many years ago.


Probably would work on land, just drill a conductor very deep into the ground.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93U2NfYlpa8&feature=youtu.be


Instead of using wind drag, I hope that the electrical potential between high in the sky and low in the ocean is enough to cause a significant currant flow.