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TwingTec, Switzerland, is developing the next generation of wind energy technology ‘TwingPower’. By using a Twing, short for tethered wing, wind energy up to 300 meters above the ground can be efficiently harnessed. No tower or foundation is required, so more than 90% of the material of a conventional wind turbine can be saved. A unique launching and landing solution using on-board propulsion has been demonstrated that enables a compact and mobile system to be realized.

The culmination of more than 5 years of R&D in leading academic and research institutes in Switzerland, TwingPower offers a flexible and scalable mobile wind energy system for off-grid power supply applications. The company has introduced the TT100, a containerized mobile wind energy system, aimed at harnessing wind energy in remote, hard to reach areas in combination with a diesel generator or other off-grid power source.

Fully autonomous and easily deployed, the TT100 offers significant diesel savings as well as uninterruptible power supply (UPS) functionality. Mobile renewable energy In comparison to other renewable energy systems, the TT100 is very compact and can be easily transported and installed without any special equipment. This is a major advantage for remote sites with difficult access or temporary applications.