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by Retric 3589 days ago
There is a huge gap between ~600mph vs much lower speeds of electric planes or windmills. As to energy requirements, it's likely fairly low in large part due to the expected altitude of 30,000+ feet. But also because the goal is stabilizing the airflow.

PS: Drag force is velocity ^2; energy lost to drag Drag force * Distance or v^3.

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Power, not energy.
Could you justify the downvote for a factual correction?