Airborne Wind Energy

Object flying in the sky attached to a tether. Caption: We can capture more energy with less wind.

On the windswept tarmac of the former Alameda Naval Air Station, an inventive group of scientists and engineers are test-flying a kite-like tethered wing that may someday help revolutionize clean energy. Students explore the potential of wind energy and new airborne wind turbines designed to harness the stronger and more consistent winds found at higher altitudes.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Airborne Wind Energy

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    KQED
    Length:
    11 minutes