CNET reports on some companies novel ideas to implement new wind methods of harnessing energy from the wind.
From balloons to kites, the technology tries to take advantage of wind velocity at high altitudes where the currents are said to be more efficient and stable.
Definitely these wind farms cannot be placed in locations where there is high commercial air traffic.
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Category: New Tech, Wind
February 9th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
[…] Wind Power is one of the most cleanest alternative energy sources, but the drawback is looking for the correct geographical location where one can maximize the harnessing of the power of the wind. Not to mention that one has to build one’s wind mill high enough so that it can take advantage of the more consistent flow of wind at high altitude (30 ft is the minimum height for a tower.) Some companies however have been able to come up with innovative ways of tapping winds at even higher altitudes. […]