IKEM contributes to the EKEleVate project by analyzing the legal framework for airborne wind turbines and developing acceptance strategies for this technology.
Airborne wind turbines use high-altitude winds to generate energy by using a type of flying kite or wing that is propelled by the strong and steady wind force at higher altitudes. This technology offers the potential to use wind energy more efficiently, contributing to the energy transition.
In EKEleVate, the technology is to be further developed with regard to the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of airborne wind turbines. To this end, a complete grid-connected system with an output of 500 to 2,000 kW is being set up and tested in the “energy transition laboratory” in Ketzin.
In addition to technical aspects, the project will also examine local acceptance and legal issues. To this end, IKEM is analyzing the legal and energy industry framework conditions for airborne wind turbines. One focus is on the approval procedures and the integration of these systems into the existing structures of the energy system. In addition, IKEM will develop an acceptance strategy with target group-specific recommendations for future airborne wind projects.
EKEleVate – Erforschung und Konzeption von EnerKíte-Gesamtanlagen bis zur vorkommerziellen Reife und Systemintegration mittels datengesteuerter und automatisierter Prozesse
Principal: Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space
Project partner: Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, EMD Deutschland , EnerKíte , Technische Universität Berlin
Duration: 07/2024–06/2027
