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A Chinese energy company successfully tested the S2000 airborne wind energy system in Yibin, Sichuan Province, reaching 2,000 meters altitude and delivering 385 kilowatt-hours to the grid. The 3-megawatt system utilizes a helium-filled aerostat and is designed for high-altitude power generation.

It features a ducted structure for optimized wind flow and is intended for off-grid applications and to supplement wind farms. The company has begun small-scale production and plans a production base in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, with an annual output of 200,000 linear meters by 2026, expanding to 800,000 by 2028.