High-Altitude Wind:
Fast and Consistent
Our analyses show that upper boundary layer wind is typically 1.5 - 3 times faster than at the Earth's surface. This results in approximately double the power density.
To capture this immense power potential, we are developing airborne wind turbines that will operate in this regime.
Our airborne wind turbines operating in the upper boundary layer have a projected capacity factor of 70 - 75%, nearly double that of a conventional wind turbine.
Airborne wind turbine altitude comparison
in the upper boundary layer
120 m (400 ft)
600 m (2,000 ft)
| 0.0 | 3.9 | 7.8 | 11.7 | 15.6 | 19.4 | 23.3 | 27.2 | 31.1 |
Average wind speeds in knots at 120 m and 500 m
(1 knot = 1.15 mph)
