on par with the Wright brothers?

Wasn't sure if this was too good to be true, but it seems like they are making some progress. Would be interested in what others have to say. If it works wouldn't it be a great solution to the permaculture community? The more I learn about it the more it seems to be designed with permaculture principles in mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=IWGOpuca7cs&vq=medium

Projects that deal with energy should adapt an open source license. Otherwise they end up getting sold and never released.