Dutch scientists develop kite power system with enough juice for 10 homes

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Sure, the Netherlands might be known for its windmills, but a group of scientists at the Delft University of Technology is aiming to harness the wind in a different way: by using kites to generate electricity. A recent test generated 10 kilowatts, or enough juice to power 10 homes, and the plan is to eventually send an array of kites called the Laddermill up to 30,000 feet in order to generate nearly 10

megawatts of power. Of course, that’s all in the future — for now, we’ve just got two dudes, a kite, and a pretty dry video after the break.

[Via Inhabitat]

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