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A massive energy kite being developed in California could be deployed for testing near Waimea by early next year.
Before the experimental devise can begin spinning 1,100 feet above the ground, the Google-owned development company behind the initiative must receive clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration and a building permit from Hawaii County. Following a year of flight and testing, representatives of the R&D company Makani are hopeful that they’ll be closer to having a commercially viable product that is up to 50 percent more efficient at generating electricity than a conventional wind turbine.

http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-news/harness-wind-energy-kite-set-launch-early-next-year [westhawaiitoday.com]

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