Google set to pilot flying wind turbine in Hawaii next year

Jessica Shankleman
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Peter Fitzgerald, Google's UK sales director, says lightweight Makani machines could curb costs and reduce land use demand

Google is reportedly hoping to start a pilot project to test out an innovative "flying wind turbine" design that could cut the cost of energy and land use demand. According to West Hawaii Today, Google...

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