Italy
Kitenergy S.r.l. is an innovative energy technology startup that aims to harness altitude winds using Italian ingenuity, creativity, and passion. The company's High Altitude Wind Energy (HAWE) technology leverages the flight of automatically controlled tethered kites to convert wind energy into electricity. Operating between 200-800 m above the ground, the power kites benefit from wind power that is 4x higher, more constant, and with better global coverage than surface wind patterns utilized by conventional wind turbine technology.
The company has successfully developed and tested small and larger prototypes of its technology, with the latest pre-industrial prototype currently undergoing testing for industrialization scale. Kitenergy's team has been internationally recognized for their pioneering work in the field, receiving top-level innovation awards from ENI, IEEE, and being a founder and member of the Airborne Wind Energy Consortium.
In recognition of their groundbreaking innovation, Kitenergy was named the Global Innovator during the Expo Live "Innovation Impact Programme" (Dubai Expo2020) and received a Certificate of Appreciation at Expo 2017 Astana (Kazakhstan) for their contributions to "Our common future: Energy, Environment & Development."
Founded in 2010, Kitenergy operates in the industries of ESG, Energy, and Clean Energy and is currently at the forefront of advancing wind energy technology through their unique approach. With their commitment to innovation and sustainability, Kitenergy presents an exciting investment opportunity for venture capitalists seeking to support groundbreaking solutions in the renewable energy sector.
