Njord Energy, a company from Wrocław, has created an innovative solution using autonomous kites to efficiently harness wind energy. The production of the first commercial series is planned for 2026. Meanwhile, within the coming months, the first demonstration system will be deployed in the Musandam region of Oman. Njord Energy is simultaneously in talks with venture capital funds and industry investors to secure financing for scaling up operations.
Electricity from Kites in 48 Hours
Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWES) is a pioneering solution developed by engineers in Wrocław. This innovative system generates electricity through autonomous kites that harness strong and stable winds at altitudes between 200 and 500 meters. It boasts excellent energy efficiency reaching up to 70%, which is nearly 50% higher than typical small residential wind turbines. Annually, the Njord AWES 50 kW system produces about 360,600 kWh—enough to power 100 to 120 standard homes. The power-generating kites operate within 10 to 1000 meters from the launch platform, and the entire system can be commissioned in just 48 hours without requiring large investments.
Njord Energy to Test the System in Oman
Njord Energy’s model envisions delivering mobile wind systems as a “plug-and-play” solution for regions with difficult access to energy, where demand is high and building conventional turbines is uneconomical or impossible. The Musandam peninsula in northern Oman is precisely such a place. The region has a strong demand for green energy, necessary for building an independent energy infrastructure, while its terrain limits the construction of traditional wind turbines. However, the peninsula offers excellent wind conditions—with wind speeds exceeding 50 km/h for more than 200 days a year. These factors made Oman the first place worldwide where the Polish company will test its pioneering system.
Signing the agreement with Musandam Global Investment is a breakthrough on many levels, benefiting all parties involved. “For us, it is primarily an opportunity to test our demonstration system, export Polish technology that will help create a completely new market, and a key opening doors to collaboration with other partners—many of whom are already engaged. Currently, we are negotiating pilot projects in Rwanda, Kenya, and India. Our technology also attracts interest from representatives of governments in the USA, Colombia, Middle Eastern countries, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Oman, in turn, will gain technology enabling economic diversification and a move away from fossil fuels, in line with the national strategy Oman Vision 2040,” emphasizes Sebastian Szymański from Njord Energy.
Under the agreement with Musandam Global Investment, Njord Energy will deliver a complete pilot system, ready to demonstrate the company’s technological capabilities. The Omani side will provide wind data and legal regulations, allowing the solution to be tailored to local conditions. A joint working team will be established to determine the system’s location, prepare business documentation, and secure financing.
Source: managerplus.pl
