An apparatus 1 and system for harnessing wind energy comprises an energy capture device 2, a lift generation device 3, and a transmission system 10. The energy capture device may form the lift generation device. The energy capture device 2 captures kinetic energy from the wind W, and converts it into rotation of the energy capture device 2. The lift generation device 3 applies a tensile force to the energy capture device 2. The energy capture device 2 may comprise one or more rings or hoops 4 having outwardly extending wings 5. The lift generation device may be a kite 6 tethered to a ground station 7. The transmission system 10 transmits the rotation of the energy capture device 2 to a generator which converts the kinetic energy into electricity or drive. A sensor arrangement detects parameters of the apparatus, eg tension, and a control system processes and uses the parameters for the monitoring and control of the apparatus and the system. An aerial wind farm may be installed above a conventional off-shore wind farm.


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    Title :

    Wind energy capture apparatus, system and method


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2021-12-01


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / F03D Windkraftmaschinen , WIND MOTORS



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