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"High-altitude winds between 1,640 and 3,281 feet (500 and 10,000 meters) above the ground are stronger and steadier than surface winds. These winds are abundant, widely available, and carbon-free.

"The physics of wind power makes this resource extremely valuable. “When wind speed doubles, the energy it carries increases eightfold, triple the speed, and you have 27 times the energy,” explained Gong Zeqi "

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[–] devolution@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

Shira, get me my god damned tea!

[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 days ago (5 children)

Is that thing going to be able to float itself and support the weight of the cables at the altitudes they talk about?

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[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 days ago

That is really cool!

[–] OrteilGenou@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (6 children)

I assume they have designed these in a way that doesn't adversely impact migratory birds

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[–] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 5 days ago (9 children)

500 to 1,000 meters AGL is going to be a problem for aircrafts. You need remote areas to have no interference bc these are big balloons.

[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Paint the balloons red and put lights on them so aircraft don't hit them.

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[–] Steve@startrek.website 2 points 4 days ago
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