Makani Project Flying Kite Wind Energy

cancelled

The Makani Project was an innovative wind energy project that used a flying kite equipped with rotors to generate electricity. The kite, known as the M600, could produce 600 kW of power by flying at high altitudes where stronger winds are available, sending energy back to the ground via a generator. The project aimed to replace traditional wind turbines with airborne wind turbines that require fewer materials and less maintenance, and could be deployed in areas unsuitable for traditional turbines. Although the project was shut down by Alphabet in 2020, it remains a notable example of clean energy innovation.