3. It is the solution of the problem posed by
electric energy generation from fossil
sources.
It was conceived by an Italian researcher
MASSIMO IPPOLITO.
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4. The first design of KITEGEN is a small scale
prototype.
The electric actuators which hold the kite
lines are fixed with respect to the ground.
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5. The KSU is the unit that allows to
automatically piloting a power kite.
At the very core of the project stays the
software that, receiving data also from on-
board avionic sensors.
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6. • Kite steering unit has two electric actuators
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7. In order to protect from any interference the
sensors are arranged in the system.
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8. Energy is generated by continuously
repeating a cycle composed of two phases.
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9. The average power of wind is about 2kw per
sq.m.
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10. Multiple kites can be easily stacked for more
power.
Kites fly higher therefore have more
consistent and cleaner wind.
Flying a single 10sqmt kite to produce 10kw
of power which could supply electricity for
about 10 homes.
The area swept by a plant with a circular
diameter of 800mt diameter, the same
quantity can be reached by approx., 150
latest wind generation turbines.
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11. Kites require launching (after
installation/maintenance and after a no wind
period) and landing (in case of thunder storm
or hurricane).
Wind turbine towers have the same lightning
problem during thunderstorm but they do
shut off in case of strong wind during
hurricane.
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12. It is a new class of wind energy generators
able to overcome the main limitations of the
present Aeolian technology based on wind
mills.
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