Hygroelectric Power - Energy From The Air Could Be The Green Wave Of The Future

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 13:49 in Physics & Chemistry

Energy from the air?  How very Tesla of you!   But unlike America's favorite quirky inventor, this isn't transmitted power and no dogs have to die.    It's using moisture from the air - and the more humidity you have the better. Similar to the way solar cells capture sunlight, hygroelectric collectors would collect moisture and use it to light a house or recharge an electric car.   Bonus: Panels on the rooftops of buildings could prevent lightning strikes - and the technology is already in the early stages of development. read more

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