Think-Dash: Altaeros set to break world record with 1,000 foot-high floating wind turbine

The Buoyant Air Turbine, from Altaeros Energies

Winds are stronger and steadier at higher altitudes, that’s why the Buoyant Air Turbine (BAT) from Altaeros is pushing to be the highest wind turbine in history. Already tested to 500 feet off the ground in 45 mph winds, this helium-filled shell with a wind turbine in the middle is soon shooting for a world record 1,000 ft float. Packing down into a shipping container for transport, the BAT is being proposed as a quickly deployable tethered power source for remote areas and emergency zones... Continue Reading Altaeros set to break world record with 1,000 foot-high floating wind turbine

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Tags: Alternative Energy, Electricity, Inflatable, Record, Turbine, Wind

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Monday, April 7, 2014

Altaeros set to break world record with 1,000 foot-high floating wind turbine

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