Next Level Wind Energy
Our mission
Increase Access to the Cleanest and Lowest-Cost Energy
By realising the potential of Kite Turbines
The plan
We were working to offer a fully autonomous 50kW turbine for sale by the end of 2024. But our model expected too much performance from a super simple machine. The poor performance of Static KAP Kites means it's back to sub-systems testing in order to reconfigure a best MVP offering for now.
Phase one
Scoping, design and component specification.
Complete but needing redone
Phase two
Prototype build, test and data analysis, detailed economic analysis and market research. Initial sales of beta product.
Only part done - needs a reconfiguration to active lift tech
Phase three
Production build and sales of 50kW turbines, Scoping for assessment of offshore potential.
Delayed
Our progress
Open Designs & Research.
60 Kite turbine variants.
Dynamic principle defined.
Patent Granted.
Funding from HIE & Shetland Islands Council.
Phase 1 - scoping for 10kW Automation project.
Phase 2 - Testing and production set-up
Further automation tests &
Phase 3 - Production ramp-up on 50kW + Offshore test scoping.
Market strategy
50kW kite turbine
Our first Kite Turbine commercial product will be a modular and automated 50kW model. The market is rural businesses with >100MWh yearly energy need. We estimate that we would save these businesses >20p/kWh on their energy bill (>£25,000 / year).
This product will generate a reliable source of revenue resulting in a profitable business and allowing for research and development of larger systems.
Offshore & Utility
After gaining experience from single turbine deployments, "Network of Networks" farming looks promising.
Large Kite turbines in networks will suit utility farming with the lowest energy costs and the lowest operational requirements.
