Private company

Makani Technologies

California-based company

Makani Technologies LLC was an Alameda, California-based company that developed airborne wind turbines. Founded in 2006, Makani was acquired by Google in May 2013.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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Makani Technologies LLC was an Alameda, California-based company that developed airborne wind turbines. Founded in 2006, Makani was acquired by Google in May 2013.2

Subsidiaries and ownership

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Timeline

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