High altitude wind turbine -03-24-2014

Altaeros Energies High Altitude Wind Turbine Deploys at 1,000 Feet - The BAT (buoyant airborne turbine) uses a helium-filled, inflatable shell to lift it to high altitudes, where winds are stronger and more consistent than those reached by traditional tower-mounted turbines. high strength tethers hold the turbine steady and send electricity down to the ground.Video and more info at Design Boom.

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