Renewable energy jobs at Kitemill

Kitemill’s notable projects include the EU Innovation Fund–backed Norse Airborne Wind Energy Project (NAWEP), which received €3.35 million to develop one of the world’s first and largest kite-based power plants connected to the grid (source: kitemill.com). The company currently operates the KM1 unit to gain operational experience and is actively developing the KM2 platform, a 100 kW commercial system under EU project coordination, with plans for future 500 kW and megawatt-scale versions (source: cordis.europa.eu). The main R&D site is located at Lista Fly og Næringspark, supporting ongoing development and testing (source: kitemill.com). Kitemill’s technology platform aims to dramatically reduce material use compared to conventional wind turbines while enabling deployment in locations where traditional turbines are challenging to install (source: kitemill.com).

In recent years, Kitemill has expanded beyond wind energy into dual-use applications, notably entering the defense market with "drone walls"—autonomous tethered aircraft designed for ISR missions and airspace monitoring, capable of carrying sensor payloads while airborne (source: kongsberginnovasjon.no). The company secured the EU Innovation Fund award in 2024 for the NAWEP project, reinforcing its position in airborne wind energy innovation (source: kitemill.com). Additionally, the KM2 100 kW system remains under active development as part of ongoing EU-supported projects (source: cordis.europa.eu).

Kitemill offers roles primarily in engineering, research and development, product and project development, installation, and maintenance of airborne wind energy systems (source: career.kitemill.com). The company operates from its headquarters in Voss and maintains an R&D presence in Vanse/Farsund, Norway (source: kitemill.com). Its culture is characterized by a strong focus on technical innovation and deep specialization in airborne systems, supported by a small, international expert team led by CEO Thomas Hårklau and CFO Asgeir Løno (source: kitemill.com). The company emphasizes a collaborative environment centered on pioneering airborne wind energy technology rather than conventional utility or industrial service models (source: career.kitemill.com).