High Altitude Wind Power

Energy Business Daily: "Wind power is the second most abundant renewable energy source in the world, behind solar energy. The most powerful winds are at high altitudes too far up for stationary wind turbines to use, so some companies are designing special kites to take advantage of these winds. Calculated in terms of wattage per square feet, high altitude wind power is tops. Flying at 2,000 feet, special kites are capable of generating several megawatts of power. Read more about Future of Wind Power: Increasing Economic Competitiveness as Technology Matures"