# UK Claims Invention Of Energy Creation Device Ecowatts By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-09-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-company-claims-to-have-invented-device-that-creates-energy References: [mailonsunday](http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/technology/technology.html?in_article_id=481996&in_page_id=1965) & [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/09/uk-scientists-c.html) The fact that nobody at Ecowatts can really explain how their “thermal energy cell” manages to create 150 to 200% more energy than it uses, thus violating the laws of physics, is not very encouraging. The 12x2 inch tube is designed to plug into [standard household electrical outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle) in order to [heat water for the home's needs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heau-shower). "The system - developed by scientists at a firm called Ecowatts in a nondescript laboratory on an industrial estate at Lancing, West Sussex - involves passing an electrical current through a mixture of water, potassium carbonate (otherwise known as potash) and a secret liquid catalyst, based on chrome," the Mail said. It would be great for everybody if these guys are right but, this reminds me of the trend I posted about the Irish perpetual motion machine back in July. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Thermal Energy Cell:** Exploring the development of thermal energy cells can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in energy creation. - **Violation of Laws of Physics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in challenging and redefining established scientific principles. - **Perpetual Motion Machines:** Continued research into perpetual motion machines can result in groundbreaking advancements in energy efficiency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can benefit from advancements in thermal energy cells and perpetual motion machines. - **Scientific Research:** Exploring the violation of laws of physics can lead to major breakthroughs in scientific understanding and technology. - **Home Improvements:** The development of energy creation devices like the thermal energy cell can revolutionize energy usage in homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco Oceanic Energy Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waveline-magnet-concept-design.md) - [Self-Powered Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ung-water-enhancer.md) - [Wireless Charging Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-powers.md) - [Eco-Conscious Water Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-water-heaters.md) - [Gasoline-Producing Prototype Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircela.md) - [Smart Home Energy Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-energy.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Water Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmflow-messenger.md) - [Home Energy Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-storage-solutions.md) - [Instantaneous Hot Water Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heau-shower.md)