SkySails kite harnesses wind to power cargo ship
SkySails’ first cargo ship, with a huge computer-controlled kite, was recently flagged off by Eva Luise Koehler, wife of German President Horst Koehler.
The ship MV Beluga SkySails started its maiden voyage from the city of Bremerhaven, Germany to South & North America (and back) and the SkySails-System with its 1,722 square-foot towing kite has been put into operation successfully.
This new technology can tow cargo vessels and superyachts, reducing fuel consumption by 10 to 35 per cent on annual average.
Source: engineerlive.com