The Kite Control Unit (KCU) is attached to the tether and controls the direction the kite flies.
This hauls/draws the tether from the winch in the ground station.
Once the maximum tether length is reached, the kite is reeled in and the process starts anew.
The kites can be assembled out of the box in a day, according to the startup.
One of the 100kW systems produces enough electricity to power approximately 150 households on average.
Kitepowerhas been operating in a number of temporary test locations over the past few years.
It will use winds at higher altitudes, which are stronger, steadier, and more constant.
Planning permission was granted earlier this year, allowing the Kitepower equipment to take flight.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
