Life-Cycle Assessment of a Multi-Megawatt Airborne Wind Energy System

A key motivation for airborne wind energy is its potential to reduce the amount of material required for the generation of renewable energy. On the other hand, the materials used for airborne systems’ components are generally linked to higher environmental impacts. This study presents comparative life-cycle analyses for future multi-megawatt...

The Social Acceptance of Airborne Wind Energy: A Literature Review

Airborne wind energy (AWE) systems use tethered flying devices to harvest higher-altitude winds to produce electricity. For the success of the technology, it is crucial to understand how people perceive and respond to it. If concerns about the technology are not taken seriously, it could delay or prevent implementation, resulting in increased...

AWESOM: Airborne Wind Energy System on Mars

Wave Limitations for Floating AWES: A method for determining effects of wave induced motions on horizontally landing Airborne Wind Energy Systems on floating foundations

Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) is a field of engineering that utilizes tethered aircraft for the generation of electrical power. The potential for the application of AWE in deep-water offshore environments on top of floating foundations is enormous. Where conventional wind turbines would require a very stable platform to reduce motions at the...