Kitemill's Drive: Pioneering Wind Energy Innovations with the AWE Community for Net Zero 2050

Abstract

To achieve NET Zero by 2050, IEA’s projections for wind energy have been revised from 390 GW annually to 300 GW. This shift emerges from a crisis in the wind energy sector, driven by the race to scale turbines to greater heights. Reaching higher allows for access to more wind resources from the same ground area. Even at 20 kW, AWE prototypes already tap into resources that conventional wind turbines cannot yet reach. Recognition of AWE as an enabling technology for net zero is crucial. The primary hurdle for AWE is not the absence of R&D results, it’s the lack of funding to generate these outcomes. Notably, fusion power and air taxi companies have individually secured more funding than the entire AWE sector combined. A shift in the energy mix towards more solar means a corresponding increase in storage, an adjustment that promises to be both challenging and costly. If AWE can achieve a higher capacity factor with fewer materials, it positions itself as a contender to lead the energy market. However, such claims demand verification. Kitemill’s latest operational achievements and our extensive LCA study provide solid evidence supporting these assertions. These findings not only bolster our claims but also reinforce our belief in the transformative potential of AWE, especially as guided by Kitemill. Despite the clear potential of AWE, its overshadowing by other energy alternatives in both attention and funding is puzzling. Yet at Kitemill, we envision a scenario where the swift and deliberate scaling of AWE is essential. Our goal is not just about technological advancement, it’s about aligning robustly with the global sustainability vision. Kitemill, driven by our vision to lead in wind energy, is merging global ambitions with AWE advancements, anchoring its crucial role in reaching Net Zero by 2050.

Thomas Hårklau

CEO and Founder

My professional objective is to ensure business growth for my companies/employers, customers, suppliers and partners.