How our smart kites are taking renewable energy to new heights.
Flying in a figure-eight pattern, our kites generate maximum lift and tensile force. As they climb, they pull a tether from a ground-based winch, which spins a generator to produce electricity.
Once the tether is fully extended, the kite dives back using minimal energy, rewinding the ether. Then the cycle starts again — a clean, continuous loop of airborne power, like a high-tech yo-yo in the sky.
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Our kites capture the high-altitude winds to generate energy. They are made of high-performance textiles to ensure their durability. Air intakes and air brakes allow changing the aerodynamic profile during start, operation, and landing. Steering lines connect the kite’s canopy to the control pod below. A line system inside the canopy allows reefing it for storage.
The brain of our system: The control pod ensures optimal and secure flight for continuous, efficient energy generation. It contains the autopilot system that steers the kite. Several installed sensors continuously measure all relevant signals. It is powered by a ram air turbine.
The tether connects the control pod and the winch inside the ground station. It is made of HMPE and specially developed for applications with a high demand for safety (e.g., cranes and lifts).
A reliable and flexible launch and landing system is required to safely launch and land the power kite. The mast can be lowered to attach or unmount it completely.
The compact design of our ground station makes it easy to transport and quick to install. It contains the winch with generator & gearbox, control cabinets, inverter, and the energy storage system.
The whole system stands on a simple three-legged steel structure mounted on small concrete plates. A yaw system corrects the ground station’s alignment with the wind direction.
Our kites capture the high-altitude winds to generate energy. They are made of high-performance textiles to ensure their durability. Air intakes and air brakes allow changing the aerodynamic profile during start, operation, and landing. Steering lines connect the kite’s canopy to the control pod below. A line system inside the canopy allows reefing it for storage.
The brain of our system: The control pod ensures optimal and secure flight for continuous, efficient energy generation. It contains the autopilot system that steers the kite. Several installed sensors continuously measure all relevant signals. It is powered by a ram air turbine.
The tether connects the control pod and the winch inside the ground station. It is made of HMPE and specially developed for applications with a high demand for safety (e.g., cranes and lifts).
A reliable and flexible launch and landing system is required to safely launch and land the power kite. The mast can be lowered to attach or unmount it completely.
The compact design of our ground station makes it easy to transport and quick to install. It contains the winch with generator & gearbox, control cabinets, inverter, and the energy storage system.
The whole system stands on a simple three-legged steel structure mounted on small concrete plates. A yaw system corrects the ground station’s alignment with the wind direction.
Setting new standards: Kyo was developed for regions with high energy requirements. The scalable and autonomous system achieves an annual energy output of up to 1,780 MWh with kites of up to 450 m² wing surface area.
A new approach to high-altitude wind power: Venyo harnesses the power of high-altitude winds with speeds of 13 m/s and a continuous output of up to 200 kW. Compact design with few components and digitally monitored performance. The smart solution, even for remote islands.
Channeling the wind, amplifying its power.
up to 1 MW
17 m/s
Onshore IEC I C
High-altitude wind refers to wind currents several hundred meters above the ground. These winds are significantly stronger and more consistent than those near the surface — yet they’ve remained largely untapped as a renewable energy source.
SkySails Power’s smart kite systems harness this energy efficiently – and they are airborne. Wind power increases with the cube of wind speed — so when wind speed doubles, energy output increases eightfold (since 2³ = 8). This makes high-altitude wind especially valuable, enabling more full-load hours and greater energy yield compared to conventional ground-level wind systems.
Imagine a yo-yo — but one that generates clean electricity from the sky. SkySails’ smart kite systems fly automated figure-eight patterns at high altitudes, creating strong tension on a tether connected to a winch on the ground. As the kite climbs, it pulls the tether outward, causing the winch to rotate. This rotation drives a generator, producing electricity. Once the tether is fully extended, the kite adjusts its position to reduce drag and is gently reeled back in using minimal energy. Then the cycle repeats — a continuous loop that transforms high-altitude wind into renewable power.
High-altitude wind is strong, steady, and available almost everywhere — including places where other renewable sources fall short. With its consistent and widespread availability, it offers enormous potential to accelerate the global energy transition.
SkySails’ kite systems unlock that potential. Compact and flexible, they can be deployed in remote, off-grid, or weather-challenged regions — bringing clean, reliable power to areas that were previously out of reach.
