Naval Service in historic kite sail tests

The Naval Service will this year make history when it tests new kite sails which will have the combined effect of providing enhanced surveillance and saving fuel.

Naval Service in historic kite sail tests
Mon, 27 Jan, 2014 - 00:00
Sean O’Riordan

The Irish Examiner first announced the Naval Service’s plans for using the technology in Aug 2012 and now they are coming to fruition.

Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) has just provided funding to enable testing of the equipment this year, making it the first navy in the world to do so.

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