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    From the page: "The basic idea is simple enough: They want to build a super-kite to be flown at stratospheric altitudes, where the wind always blows at high speed; and attach power-generating turbines to the kites. If they succeed, the area required to generate baseload for the whole of... more

    Reviewed by dracoaus May 24, 12:59am ( 1 review ) crazycolombian.com

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  • Rated by dracoaus on May 24, 12:59am

    From the page: "The basic idea is simple enough: They want to build a super-kite to be flown at stratospheric altitudes, where the wind always blows at high speed; and attach power-generating turbines to the kites. If they succeed, the area required to generate baseload for the whole of the US will be entirely within their means, as it will be for many other countries - Australia included."