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TEDTalks - Saul Griffith: Inventing a super-kite to tap the energy of high-altitude wind

About this talk: In this brief talk, Saul Griffith unveils the invention his new company Makani Power has been working on: giant kite turbines that create surprising amounts of clean, renewable energy. Time 5:25 minutes; Filmed February 2009; Posted on TED: March 2009 About Saul Griffith: Inventor Saul Griffith looks for elegant ways to make real things, from low-cost eyeglasses to a kite that tows boats. His latest projects include open-source inventions and elegant new ways to generate power. Full bio and more links