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Ampyx Power is a pioneering technology start-up company that is at the forefront of Airborne Wind Energy. Ampyx is developing the PowerPlane, a device that can extract energy from the wind much more economically than wind turbines. More

Airborne Wind Energy

Winds at higher altitudes are steadier, more persistent, and of higher velocity. Tapping these winds could contribute significantly to the world’s power needs without the need for any fundamental scientific breaktrough. More

The PowerPlane

The PowerPlane system consists of a sailplane flying patterns in the sky connected to a generator on the ground through a tether. The system generates power as the cable is unwound from the drum located at the ground. more
 

Start of aircraft nr. 5 test campaign

Ampyx Power has completed development of its nr. 5 aircraft. Based on the test results of earlier prototype systems and a full safety analysis, this carbon aircraft includes critical improvements with regards to safety features, structural design, control software and weight. Through spring and summer of 2012 Ampyx Power will test autonomous power generation with this aircraft at its restricted airspace test facility in the Netherlands. Photographs

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