Venyo (PN-14) & Kyo – clean energy for islands, reimagined

Sustainable, reliable and scalable mobile kite systems for off-grid islands

Background

Island regions without a stable grid connection face a double burden: energy is both expensive and unreliable, and often entirely dependent on diesel. Fuel must be delivered by ship, CO₂ emissions are high, and the cost of electricity production leaves little margin for operators.

At the same time, demand is growing. Tourism, infrastructure, and climate goals all require a self-sufficient, scalable energy supply that can grow along with local needs.

Challenges

On many islands, geographic and climatic conditions make it difficult — or even impossible — to build reliable energy infrastructure. A stable, autonomous, and climate-friendly power supply often proves too expensive, oversized, or impractical. Traditional renewable technologies struggle to meet the unique demands of island settings.

Key barriers include:

Diesel is costly and logistically complex.
Limited space and storage for solar – land is scarce, and battery storage adds significant cost.
Extreme weather like typhoons and storms pose serious threats to conventional wind turbines.
Wave power is costly and can harm ecosystems.
Low or fluctuating energy demand makes large-scale power plants inefficient and economically unviable.

Solution

The container-based Venyo and Kyo airborne wind systems from SkySails Power tap into the potential of high-altitude wind — delivering energy that is clean, continuous, and independent of the grid.

The kite systems have a minimal footprint, can be installed without the need for civil engineering, and operate reliably even under extreme weather conditions.

As scalable off-grid energy systems, they deliver stable electricity day and night, making them a strong alternative where conventional technologies reach their limits.

Advantages

SkySails Power’s kite systems provide an ideal renewable energy solution for island regions. They combine minimal space requirements with high efficiency and can be integrated seamlessly into existing diesel or solar setups.

The entire system remains ground-based, which simplifies maintenance, reduces risk, and lowers operational effort.

The result: a self-sufficient, scalable, and sustainable power supply for remote locations — built for long-term reliability and energy independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Element #1

Wind power plays a central role in energy and climate policy worldwide. Governments increasingly support wind energy through subsidies, regulatory frameworks, and ambitious renewable targets. However, political views differ: While many parties promote wind expansion as a path to energy independence and climate action, others raise concerns about cost, grid stability, or local acceptance. Innovations like airborne wind systems offer new opportunities for efficient, scalable solutions that align with both environmental and economic goals—potentially broadening political consensus in the renewable sector.