Wired News: Windmills in the Sky

Well what do you know- someone proposing an alternative solution! How novel! He only needs $3M to get off the ground. Isn't there anyone with some extra cash to give to this guy??? It's not like finding alternatives to fossil fuels is humanities biggest task at the moment or anything...

Wired News: Windmills in the Sky: "High-altitude winds could provide a potentially enormous renewable energy source, and scientists like Roberts believe flying windmills could put an end to dependence on fossil fuels."