KiteX

Based in Denmark, KiteX is a renewable energy company established in 2016 by founder and CEO Andreas Okholm. The company is focused on developing lightweight, portable wind turbine systems designed to reduce the material usage and costs associated with conventional wind power generation. Okholm's background includes a Bachelor's in Design and Innovation and a Master's in Engineering Design and Applied Mechanics from the Technical University of Denmark, as well as co-founding Vaavud ApS, which produced a popular smartphone wind meter. This experience in hardware development and wind measurement technology directly informs the work at KiteX.

KiteX's core product is the Wind Catcher, a portable, off-grid wind turbine that can be assembled in approximately 15 minutes. The system utilizes 80% fewer materials than traditional turbines, which can translate to cost savings of up to 50%. The product is available in 200W and 600W versions, designed to be lightweight and compatible with portable power stations from brands like Jackery and Goal Zero. This makes it suitable for off-grid applications such as powering appliances, charging e-bikes, and providing electricity for outdoor enthusiasts or in areas with poor infrastructure. The business model includes direct-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-government (B2G) sales, initially launched through a Kickstarter campaign that successfully funded its first production run.

The company's initial concept was inspired by kite and drone efficiency, aiming to create airborne wind energy systems. After several years of development, the team pivoted to a hybrid design featuring a guy-wire-supported tower, which achieved similar material savings with fewer operational complexities. KiteX has secured grant funding to advance its technology, including a notable prize from ClimateLaunchpad and a grant from EUDP totaling approximately $1.37 million in early 2025. The company is now scaling production of the Wind Catcher while simultaneously designing a larger, grid-connected successor to further its mission of making wind energy more accessible and affordable.

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