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by pas 2106 days ago
In the film they explain that since wind turbines extract power based on the area they sweep, their kite would be able to sweep a bigger area more easily. (No need for so much material, no need for a 150m tall tower, etc.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd_hEja6bzE&t=6m40s