Company Profile

Makani Power Inc
Profile last edited on: 11/13/2023      CAGE: 56W30      UEI:

Business Identifier: High-altitude wind turbines
Year Founded
2006
First Award
2012
Latest Award
2012
Program Status
Inactive (Acquired)
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Location Information

2175 Monarch Street
Alameda, CA 94501
   (510) 629-4316
   info@makanipower.com
   www.makanipower.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 13
County: Alameda

Public Profile

In May 2013, Makani Power Inc was acquired by Google. Makani Power, Inc. - "Makani" is Hawaiian for "wind - develops and markets wind energy extraction technologies: airborne wind turbines The Makani Airborne Wind Turbine is a tethered wing that generates power by flying in large circles where the wind is stronger and more consistent. It eliminates 90% of the material used in conventional wind turbines, and can access winds both at higher altitudes and above deep waters offshore — resources that are currently untapped. The longer term objective is the utility-scale deployment of airborne turbines in offshore wind farms.

Extent of SBIR involvement

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Synopsis: Awardee Business Condition

Employee Range
25-49
Revenue Range
2.5M-5M
VC funded?
Yes
Public/Private
Privately Held
Stock Info
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IP Holdings
1-4

Awards Distribution by Agency

Most Recent SBIR Projects

Year Phase Agency Total Amount
2012 1 Army $99,616
Project Title: Wind Energy Systems for Base Camp Applications

Key People / Management

  Saul Griffith -- President

  Don Montague

  Damon Vander Lind

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