On a recent day in August in a field near Munich, Germany, a group of engineers launched a kite-like electric plane into the air and watched for the first time as it flew in figure eights in the sky.

Venyo’s high‑altitude wind kite flies figure‑eight patterns at 2,460 ft, generating up to 200 kW and turning strong sky winds into real clean energy.

The wind industry is best known for propeller-based turbines. But some inventors believe kites and balloons can capture wind power as well. Images: 'Flying' wind generators Martin LaMonica is a senior ...

Kitepower’s 100 kW Falcon aims for 2026 launch, harnessing high‑altitude winds with a lightweight kite to deliver clean, ...

Kites are no longer just toys, but pioneering tools to exploit the untapped potential of wind energy. Lightweight, mobile, and ideal for remote or off-grid areas, they require up to 90% less material ...

Kites aren’t just for kids anymore. Just ask Makani Power, which is developing a smart energy kite that can generate up to 50 percent more electricity than a conventional wind turbine. The company has ...

In another twist on wind power, inventors are designing kites and balloons to generate electricity. The wind industry is undergoing rapid growth as utilities, prompted by government incentives, seek ...