A Reference Model for Airborne Wind Energy Systems - Case Study

Watch a conference talk from JuliaCon 2024 exploring the development of reference models for Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) systems using Julia programming language. Learn about this innovative technology that utilizes tethered wings for wind energy harvesting, offering a lighter and more portable alternative to traditional wind turbines. Discover how Julia packages were developed to simulate system loads and performance across various scales and environmental conditions, supporting the International Energy Agency's efforts to assess economic feasibility. Explore the implementation details of the package hierarchy, including an impressive 3D visualization using GLMakie library and a high-performance DAE solver achieving 66 times faster than real-time simulation. Gain insights into the challenges of using Julia for large-scale software and research projects in the renewable energy sector, while understanding the current status and future prospects of airborne wind energy technology.