Scientists Experiment With Capturing Electricity Out of Thin Air
Meghan Young — August 29, 2010 — Eco
Forget solar power, wind power and other eco-conscious developments we have created thus far, electricity out of thin air is the way to go. At least, once it has actually been developed.
Brazilian scientists are harnessing lightning power to capture electricity out of thin air, using the principle that lightning charges water droplets. If this can actually be brought into fruition, not only will it be able to power buildings and such, scientists will also be able to prevent lightning from striking. PopSci explains the phenomenon below.
Brazilian scientists are harnessing lightning power to capture electricity out of thin air, using the principle that lightning charges water droplets. If this can actually be brought into fruition, not only will it be able to power buildings and such, scientists will also be able to prevent lightning from striking. PopSci explains the phenomenon below.
Trend Themes
1. Lightning Power - Exploring the possibility of capturing electricity from lightning, offering an eco-conscious and sustainable energy source for the future.
2. Atmospheric Electricity - Relying on atmospheric energy sources like lightning to reduce our reliance on non-renewable fuel resources and minimize our carbon footprint.
3. Renewable Lightning Energy - Innovative breakthroughs in capturing sustainable electricity from lightning strikes, providing renewable energy alternatives to power our homes and buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Energy - The energy industry can explore this sustainable and eco-friendly electricity source as a disruptive innovation opportunity to create new products and services.
2. Construction - The construction industry can leverage this lightning power technology to generate electricity and power structures in remote areas, reducing dependence on traditional energy sources.
3. Weather Technology - The weather technology industry can apply lightning power capture tech to develop and provide new lightning prevention measures, which can be used to prevent lightning strikes from electrical discharges.
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