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why can't we harness the energy in lightning? it seems to be an unending supply of electricity.
Darken-Sol said:megajoules? can we put that in water and make steam?
Darken-Sol said:i get it. we can't do it yet. but why can't we have floating baterries. hydrogen is lighter than air isn't it. lightning propelled lightning collecters someday...
ryan_m_b said:Floating batteries? You mean collectors attached to balloons sent up into the clouds? If you could pull off the technology it might be a neat idea but again theirs a chance that it just wouldn't pay off in terms of how much it costs to build. That investment may be better spent elsewhere.
Although the idea of flocks of UAV blimps covered in lightning rods charging into storms does give me a geeky thrill
Darken-Sol said:maybe I'm just to altruistic but things that we depend on shouldn't cost. some one told me we could whack particles off atoms and make any element we want but we don't because it costs to much.
ryan_m_b said:Ah you may have a misunderstanding there, that's my fault as well I should have clarified. By cost I didn't mean how much it costs in pounds/dollars/euros. I meant the cost in energy to make whatever it is compared to what we get back.
Darken-Sol said:maybe I'm just to altruistic but things that we depend on shouldn't cost.
Darken-Sol said:not efficient.
i doubt it can be done right now but is it possible to create a void for the lightning? take a certain charge here and move it there. it seems we could then have two bolts to play with. one up and one down. plus we could control the strikes and make them happen.
Darken-Sol said:not efficient.
i doubt it can be done right now but is it possible to create a void for the lightning? take a certain charge here and move it there. it seems we could then have two bolts to play with. one up and one down. plus we could control the strikes and make them happen.
Darken-Sol said:humanity depends on caffeine. it should be free.
Darken-Sol said:i'm just curious. look at how well geo-thermal and wind and solar work. tying into planetary systems seems to pay off. the EM field could be another. i had an idea about fastening a chain to the moon and having it pull a generator on a band around the earth. i shot that one down myself.
Lightning is used as a source of energy through a process known as "lightning harvesting." This involves capturing the electrical energy from lightning strikes and converting it into usable electricity. This can be done through technologies such as lightning rods, lightning arresters, and lightning turbines.
There are several benefits to harnessing lightning as a source of power. Firstly, lightning is a renewable energy source, meaning it will never run out. Secondly, it is a clean source of energy, producing no greenhouse gases or pollutants. Finally, it has the potential to provide a significant amount of energy, making it a promising alternative to traditional fossil fuels.
As with any energy source, there are risks associated with harnessing lightning. One of the main concerns is the unpredictability of lightning strikes, which can pose a danger to infrastructure and people. However, with proper safety measures in place, these risks can be mitigated.
Lightning energy is converted into usable electricity through the use of conductive materials and technologies such as lightning rods and turbines. When lightning strikes, it creates a flow of electrons, which can be captured and harnessed to produce electricity. This electricity is then converted into a usable form through various processes, such as alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) conversion.
While the technology for harnessing the energy of lightning is still in its early stages, it shows great potential as a feasible solution for renewable energy. Many researchers and scientists are working on improving the efficiency and safety of lightning harvesting technologies, making it a promising option for the future of sustainable energy.