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Radia, a unicorn startup, has emerged from stealth mode with a groundbreaking plan to revolutionize the wind power industry using the world's biggest plane, the Windrunner. This giant cargo plane is designed to deliver large-scale turbines directly to wind farms, overcoming one of the industry's most significant hurdles: the transportation of massive wind turbine blades. Radia, now valued at $1B, has secured $100 million in funding and boasts early investors including the Texas Fund and Capital Factory. The Windrunner aims to supersize onshore wind turbines, potentially transforming the economics of wind power. However, the concept has faced skepticism regarding its financial viability and the logistical challenge of needing a 6,000’ runway at each project site.
