06-03-2013, 07:32 PM
generating electricity from kites
At present, about 80% of the world electric energy is produced from thermal plants making use of fossil sources (oil, gas, coal).
The economical, geopolitical & environmental problems related to such sources are becoming everyday more and more evident.
Climate changes one of greatest threats facing the world and the electric generation sector accounts for over 30% of CO2 emissions.
Is it possible to invert the %split between non-renewable and renewable sources with the present renewable technologies.