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  2. SkySails - Wikipedia

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    SkySails' kite propulsion from upper wind power is a traction use of high altitude wind power. Up to 100 million tons of carbon emissions every year could be saved by widespread use of SkySails technology, according to the International Maritime Organization. [2] Other companies, such as California-based KiteShip, have built similar technology. [1]

  3. Wind-powered vehicle - Wikipedia

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    Wind-powered vehicles derive their power from sails, kites or rotors and ride on wheels—which may be linked to a wind-powered rotor—or runners. Whether powered by sail, kite or rotor, these vehicles share a common trait: As the vehicle increases in speed, the advancing airfoil encounters an increasing apparent wind at an angle of attack ...

  4. Blackbird (wind-powered vehicle) - Wikipedia

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    The yacht achieved a dead downwind speed of about 2.8 times the speed of the wind. [1] [18] On June 16, 2012, Blackbird set the world's first certified record for going directly upwind, without tacking, using only power from the wind. The yacht achieved a dead upwind speed of about 2.1 times the speed of the wind. [1]

  5. Wind-powered cargo ship sets sail in a move to make ... - AOL

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    A Cargill-chartered cargo ship fitted with giant, steel sails has set out on its maiden voyage.

  6. Windmill ship - Wikipedia

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    A windmill ship, wind energy conversion system ship or wind energy harvester ship propels itself by use of a wind turbine to drive a propeller. They use wind power [1] through a mechanical or electrical transmission to the propeller. Where transmission is electric, storage batteries may also be used to allow power generated at one time to be ...

  7. Christensen Shipyards - Wikipedia

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    Founded in 1983, [1] the original yard is located on a 7 acres (2.8 ha) marina, and contains 180,000 square feet (17,000 m 2) of climate controlled manufacturing space.. Sister company RECS (Renewable Energy Composite Solutions), occupies 10,000 square feet (930 m 2), manufacturing wind turbine and hydrokinetic composite component fabrica

  8. Rotor ship - Wikipedia

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    When the wind blows from the side, the Magnus effect creates a forward thrust. The most common form of rotor sail is the Flettner rotor. [4] [failed verification] The wind does not power the rotor, which is rotated by its own power source. Due to the arrangement of forces, a rotor ship is able to sail closer to the wind than a conventional ...

  9. Windsport - Wikipedia

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    A windsport is any type of sport which involves wind-power, often involving a non-rigid airfoil such as a sail or a power kite. The activities can be land-based, on snow, on ice or on water. Windsport activity may be regulated in some countries by aviation/maritime authorities if they are likely to interfere with other activities.