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Energy from High-Altitude Kites

Posted by michael on from the sky-dragon dept.

maddmike writes "High altitude kites could produce energy equal to some power stations at a comparable cost without polluting. The technique uses a thing dubbed a 'Laddermill' - a chain of kites attached together to create a loop in the sky more than 5 miles long."

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  1. Re:Hey Ben... by thedogcow · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Not much considering he is dead. Its like "WWJD". Jesus would do nothing. He is also dead. Corpses don't contribute to society that much.

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  2. ed by t_allardyce · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    ... Team leader Professor Wubbo Ockels (correct) was inspired by making and flying powerful high-flying kites as a boy. ...

    Is that an editors comment accidently left in or are they saying this guy has a really funny name?

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  3. Pure BS!! by DigiShaman · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Ya, maybe we should blow up all those MOUNTAINS on Earth. After all, they too must be blocking wind.

    Ohhhh NOoooo!!!! THE EARTH IS GOING TO DIE!!!!!

    To the parent, just kill yourself now. Please?

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