China’s megawatt-level S4000 ‘windmill’ airship aces 13,123-foot altitude test
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China successfully completed a full flight test of its S4000 airship, which generates electricity by floating up to 13,123 feet high to capture stronger, more consistent winds. Unlike traditional turbines, it transfers power to the ground through a tether and can connect directly to mainstream power grids.
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