The concepts of potential energy and kinetic energy make the "wind charging" idea ... difficult. The extra weight and structural challenges imposed by solar pa

The concepts of potential energy and kinetic energy make the "wind charging" idea ... difficult. The extra weight and structural challenges imposed by solar panels on aircraft don't seem worth it. The math on (174 sqft) * ideal theoretical power (250 W /m2) yields an optimistic ideal 4000 Watts. A conservative 75% power usage of a 172 engine is around 100kW. 4% under ideal circumstances.