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Self-piloting kites

  • Émission
    CQFD
  • 11 November 2014
  • Sean Costello
    • EPFL
Légende

Taking advantage of the wind to produce energy: that's the principle behind the wind turbine. It's also the principle used by some very special kites, which generate electricity thanks to high altitude winds that blow stronger and almost constantly.

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