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Giant Kites Deliver Continuous Wind Power in Irish Trials

Portable airborne wind kites have maintained 30 kW output during storms, with regulatory clearance, grid integration, wider deployment on the horizon.

Le pilote Padraic Doherty, assisté par Jacob Hamilton, stagiaire, prépare le lancement d'un cerf-volant qui produit de l'électricité, à Bangor Erris, en Irlande, le 18 juillet 2025
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Le pilote Padraic Doherty, assisté par Jacob Hamilton, stagiaire, prépare le lancement d'un cerf-volant qui produit de l'électricité, à Bangor Erris, en Irlande, le 18 juillet 2025
Le pilote Padraic Doherty, assisté par Jacob Hamilton, stagiaire, prépare le lancement d'un cerf-volant qui produit de l'électricité, à Bangor Erris, en Irlande, le 18 juillet 2025

Overview

  • At Bangor Erris on Ireland’s west coast, a 60 m² kite system using a yo-yo motion between 400 m and 190 m has consistently generated about 30 kW since September 2023.
  • Electricity produced by the kites is stored in 336 kWh battery packs, enough to power remote outposts, small islands or construction sites.
  • The system can be set up within 24 hours without digging foundations, offering rapid deployment and minimal landscape impact compared to conventional turbines.
  • During Storm Eowyn in January, the kites supplied uninterrupted power through widespread grid outages, demonstrating resilience in severe weather.
  • Before scaling up, Kitepower must secure safety certifications, navigate new regulations for airborne wind energy and integrate the system into Ireland’s electrical grid.