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The flying power station

Uwe Ahrens aims at an energy revolution using sport kites.

16.01.2014
© NTS Energie- u. Transportsysteme GmbH - Wind Power

Air power. Most people associate kitesurfing with sport and fun. Uwe Ahrens sees the sport (or traction) kite in a different light: as an energy revolution. His company, NTS Energie- und Transportsysteme GmbH, uses kites in power plants that harness high altitude winds. Driven by the wind at up to 500 metres above the ground, these kites pull a vehicle on rails. This 
vehicle in turn generates electricity via a generator which is comparatively low priced, according to 
Ahrens. He anticipates a price per kilowatt hour of three to five cents.

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