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chinese engineers have created a novel type of airborne wind turbine, its form echoing a dirigible, effectively realizing a technological vision conceived in 1957. What once seemed like science fiction, due to the lack of necessary technology in China and elsewhere, has now become reality in 2025 with China’s construction of this new turbine, capable of producing power on the megawatt scale.
The dirigible-like structure is filled with helium, enabling it to maintain altitude and support the weight of the equipment and generators. The turbine comprises 12 microgenerators, totaling 1 MW of power, constructed from lightweight carbon fiber. The entire turbine weighs 1 ton, allowing it to remain stationary at 1,500 meters thanks to the helium.
This new turbine represents a notable milestone for the engineering team. Their previous efforts included a similar turbine for an altitude of 500 meters, producing 50 kW of power, and another for 1,000 meters, generating 100 kW. This latest iteration marks a substantial leap forward, featuring a fuselage designed to maintain helium levels for up to 25 years, if permanent deployment is desired.
