China Tests World’s Largest 5,000 sq. m Power-Generating Kite in Historic Renewable Energy Breakthrough

China has been astonishing the world with its technological and scientific advancements. Now, the country has made a leap in high-altitude wind energy technology that has created a stir across the globe. China successfully tested the world's largest 5,000-square-meter kite, generating electricity by flying it in the air. This test took place in the Alxa Left Banner region of Inner Mongolia and is considered a historic achievement in the field of renewable energy.

This high-tech system was developed by the China Energy Engineering Corporation. During the test, the kite flew fully extended in the air, completed its mission, and returned safely to the ground. This achievement marks a significant step toward commercializing airborne wind energy systems. Experts believe this technology could prove crucial in providing low-cost electricity to remote areas in the future.

During the test, the kite was lifted to a height of approximately 300 meters using a large helium-filled balloon. Once in the air, the kite unfolded and began pulling on traction cables connected to a ground generator. This pull converts wind power directly into electricity. The entire system consists of three key components: the kite, traction cables, and ground generators, designed to maximize energy from high-altitude winds.

Winds at high altitudes are stronger, more stable, and more energy-dense than normal ground-level winds. This is why high-altitude wind systems produce better and more consistent power than traditional windmills.

According to reports, this kite-based system occupies 95% less land than a conventional wind farm. The need for steel in construction is reduced by up to 90%, significantly reducing overall costs. According to the company, a 10-megawatt kite system can generate approximately 20 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year, enough to meet the annual electricity needs of approximately 10,000 homes.