UPWIND Energy, a spin‑off from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), is developing a portable high‑altitude wind energy generator for 'areas affected by natural disasters and isolated economic activities'. The solution can replace diesel generators, which are 'characterised by being expensive, polluting and logistically complex', notes ...
FEUP spin-off creates portable high‑altitude wind generator for off‑grid locations
Tuesday, 3 February 2026RSS
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