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Articles | Volume 9, issue 11
Articles | Volume 9, issue 11
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-9-2195-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-9-2195-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 9, issue 11
Research article
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14 Nov 2024
Research article |  | 14 Nov 2024

Power curve modelling and scaling of fixed-wing ground-generation airborne wind energy systems

Rishikesh Joshi, Roland Schmehl, and Michiel Kruijff

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This paper presents a fast cycle–power computation model for fixed-wing ground-generation airborne wind energy systems. It is suitable for sensitivity and scalability studies, which makes it a valuable tool for design and innovation trade-offs. It is also suitable for integration with cost models and systems engineering tools, enhancing its applicability in assessing the potential of airborne wind energy in the broader energy system.
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