Makani Power, Inc.

Jim McBride

Saul Thomas Griffith

Peter Sturt Lynn

Wensheng Hua

Corwin Hardham

A power generation system is disclosed. The power generation system comprises a kite connected to a line. The line is alternatively let out during a traction phase and recovered during a recovery phase. A power extractor connected to the line to extract power during the traction phase. And, a power extraction controller configured to target a preferred traction phase line velocity and a preferred recovery phase line velocity.

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Jim McBride