@gizmodo.com: Meet Dragon 12, the world's first megawatt-scale tidal energy kite, developed by Minesto. It is a winner in Gizmodo's 2025 Science Fair celebrating bold research that pushes boundaries in making the world a better place. Unlike traditional turbines, Dragon 12 'flies' underwater while tethered to the ocean floor. Its wing uses hydrodynamic lift to move the kite, while an onboard control system steers it in a figure-8 pattern. Minesto installed this innovative system in the Faroe Islands, where it operates at a depth of 164 feet. That means it’s totally invisible from the shoreline and safe for ships to pass overhead. Tap our link in bio for the full story on how Dragon 12 works and Minesto's plans for it. Story: Ellyn Lapointe Video: @adri_or_adriano #cleanenergy #climatechange #sciencefair #innovation #electricity #technology

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. :

My main concern would be maintenance and servicing it, seems neat though.

2025-09-26 22:17:47

Auden :

What about its impact on sea life tho?

2025-09-27 03:27:43

saillife1946 :

Really neat design

2025-09-27 19:30:46

Kyle Rozencraft :

Awesome!!

2025-09-27 17:17:26

miguel.buenavidi :

that’s pretty cool ngl

2025-09-26 18:23:39

Jordan :

I'm really curious about the impact on sea life, especially the sounds.

2025-09-27 15:02:42

slicknoodle :

I'm guessing the costs to manufacture, install, and maintain them are greater than what it produces vs other options.

2025-09-27 12:03:31

Planet9🧿 :

Put them everywhere and then financially cripple the fishing companies that use drag nets in protected waters if they are damaged.

2025-09-28 19:29:43

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