A Fighting Friction Initiative
Islands
HARNESSING MOON ENERGY FROM EARTH
While other nations venture into space to find new resources, this space program has no intention of leaving Earth. We already have endless moon energy right here, in our ocean tides. Using underwater kites that fly on tidal streams to generate energy, we’re making the most of the resources we already have.
While other nations venture into space to find new resources, this space program has no intention of leaving Earth. We already have endless moon energy right here, in our ocean tides. Using underwater kites that fly on tidal streams to generate energy, we’re making the most of the resources we already have.
LUNA 12
Luna 12 is the latest tidal kite stationed offshore at the Faroe Islands. Designed to operate with minimal friction, she's optimized to harness maximum energy from the moon.
Compared to other renewable energy sources, tidal energy is predictable, as the moon’s gravitational force on Earth affects the ocean tides in a regular pattern.
With water being ~830 times denser than air, our oceans offer ideal conditions for maximized energy conversion.
9500 kWh
Average moon energy generated per day
Enough to power 200 homes on the Faroe Islands with renewable energy for an entire year.
The technology behind Luna 12
The North Atlantic Ocean may be far from space, but its depths are no less challenging. Deep below the surface, Minesto’s kites fly faster than the stream itself. To withstand pressure, speed, and G-forces, SKF and Minesto have collaboratively developed the most critical parts and solutions for Luna 12: the rudder, turbine, and generator.
