新型水下「能量風箏」或將改變我們獲取海洋能源的方式
New underwater 'energy kites' could change how we generate marine power
Updated at: June 6, 2026 at 04:15 AM
想像一下一隻風箏在飛行，但卻是在深海(ㄕㄣ平面之下。
Imagine a kite flying, but deep beneath the ocean surface.
這就是「水下能源風箏」背後的核心概念，這是一種旨在徹底改變我們利用海洋能源方式的突破性技術。
This is the core concept behind 'underwater energy kites,' a groundbreaking technology designed to transform how we harness marine power.
透過在水中「飛行」，風箏的移動速度遠高於實際水流速度，由於水流速度與功率輸出之間存在立方關係，這使得該裝置能實現高效的發電。
By 'flying' through the water, the kite achieves speeds much faster than the actual current, which allows for highly efficient electricity generation due to the cubic relationship between water speed and power output.
由瑞典公司Minesto所開發的「龍」系列風箏（例如12公尺長、28噸重的Dragon 12）已經在法羅群島成功併網。
Developed by the Swedish company Minesto, the 'Dragon' class of kites, such as the 12-meter, 28-ton Dragon 12, has already been successfully grid-connected in the Faroe Islands.
這項技術的一個主要優勢是它能在傳統渦輪機無法運作的較慢水流中工作，大幅增加了適合潮汐能源開發的地點數量。
A major advantage of this technology is its ability to operate in slower-moving currents where traditional turbines would fail, drastically increasing the number of sites suitable for tidal energy.
此外，由於海水密度極大，這些風箏能以較小的實體佔地面積產生顯著的電力。
Furthermore, because seawater is incredibly dense, these kites produce significant power with a small physical footprint.
隨著產業規模的擴大，這些風箏很快就能在全球再生能源結構中發揮關鍵作用。
As the industry scales up, these kites could soon play a vital role in our global renewable energy mix.
