About AWEIA
Accelerating innovation through open collaboration and global leadership — powering a low-carbon future with airborne wind energy.
Driving the Next Generation of Wind Power
We promote best practices, open access to research, and ethical standards that prioritise civilian and environmentally positive uses of AWE technologies.
Who We Are
Founded by practitioners and researchers in the airborne wind energy community, AWEIA has been the open, volunteer-led association for the sector since 2009. We believe in transparency and collaboration to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Mission
Connect innovators, share knowledge, and accelerate airborne wind energy in the global energy mix.
Values
Openness, scientific integrity, safety-first development, and international cooperation.
Open Archives
Historical documents, conference proceedings, and datasets available to members and researchers.
Global Network
A worldwide community of researchers, innovators, and developers collaborating for clean energy.
Industry Standards
Promoting fair business practices and cooperation across organizations.
Get Involved
Volunteers and officers power AWEIA. We welcome contributions from engineers, policy experts, researchers, and community organisers. Roles are flexible and often remote.
- Serve as a technical working group member
- Help curate archives and resources
- Support outreach and diversity initiatives
Leadership Signatures
John Adeoye Oyebanji —Founding Director pro-tem —Dave Santos —Carin E. Cole