# China flies craft to 4,000 metres to generate power from high-altitude winds

https://mins.news/en/item/31951

- South China Morning Post, 2026-08-25 08:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365180/china-taps-high-altitude-winds-power-generation-flying-craft-4000m?utm_source=rss_feed

> China has taken its S4000 airborne wind energy prototype to 4,000 metres above sea level and generated electricity. CCTV said the craft completed ascent, station-keeping, power generation and recovery at a test site in northwestern China, calling it a world first and a breakthrough toward engineering high-altitude wind power.