During the AMPYXAP3 project we have defined the customer and environmental requirements that are essential to obtain a commercially viable AWE system. Based on these inputs we have identified that development of design and manufacturing standards for this technology are essential both for compliance to general safety considerations but also for commercial viability of such a new and innovative technology. Ampyx Power has closely collaborated with aviation safety agencies on European and national level to identify relevant standards. Based on these guidelines, requirements and standards, Ampyx Power has designed and is manufacturing a 12 meter span, 150 kW fully operational and autonomous Airborne Wind Energy system in the AMPYXAP3 project. Although the project could not be completed in time, Ampyx Power is committed to finish construction and operational demonstration. Main results at this point in time are the production of two AWE airframes with electronic hardware, software and control system. These systems will be further integrated and tested for energy production, performance and maintenance during 2020 and 2021. During the project Ampyx Power has successfully contracted two industry leading energy utilities that wish to further commercialize the AWE technology concept of Ampyx Power, indicating commercial viability. Results and lessons learned during the AMPYXAP3 project were published in international peer reviewed journals and Ampyx Power is involved in training 14 PhD students to further disseminate the obtained knowledge. In addition, we have presented our results at more than 15 conferences, participated in popular science television shows and magazines, published in a number of national newspapers and were mentioned in an article on AWE in The Economist. An AWE market readiness study was commissioned by the European Committee that confirms the potential of the technology and the crucial role of the AMPYXAP3 project as next step towards commercialization.
