MW-Class S2000 Airborne Wind Turbine. © Beijing Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology
The world’s first megawatt-class S2000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System (SAWES), designed for urban use, has completed a successful test flight in Yibin, Sichuan Province, southwest China.
During the flight, the MW-Class S2000 airborne wind turbine developed by Beijing Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology climbed to 2,000 meters and generated 385 kWh of electricity, which was delivered to the ground grid.
MW-Class S2000 Airborne Wind Turbine. © Beijing Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology
The S2000 wind turbine has a volume of nearly 20,000 cubic meters and measures 60 meters in length, 40 meters in width, and 40 meters in height.
MW-Class S2000 Airborne Wind Turbine. © Beijing Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology
Based on its aerodynamic design, it has a maximum rated power output of up to 3 MW.
MW-Class S2000 Airborne Wind Turbine. © Beijing Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology
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