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Estimation of the mechanical energy output of the kite wind generator

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  • Argatov, I.
  • Rautakorpi, P.
  • Silvennoinen, R.

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This paper is devoted to analytical modelling of so-called pumping kite generator whose operating principle is to mechanically drive a groundbased electric generator using tethered kites. The refined crosswind motion law is derived in the case of equilibrium motion of the kite. The paper also presents the theory of a gently sloping kiteline. The main purpose of the study was to estimate the mechanical energy output of the pumping kite wind generator. A simple approximate formula for the mean mechanical power generated by the deploying kite is obtained.

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  • Argatov, I. & Rautakorpi, P. & Silvennoinen, R., 2009. "Estimation of the mechanical energy output of the kite wind generator," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 34(6), pages 1525-1532.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:34:y:2009:i:6:p:1525-1532
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2008.11.001
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