is it possible to utilize lightning as an alternative source of energy?

Answer 1

Yes. Benjamin Franglin proved it. As the lightning provide very high potential difference, so far no suitable power storing device is discovered to store the energy from the lightning.

Answer 2

Theoretically - yes. You simply have to convert the light/heat energy into electrical charge and store it in some kind of energy reservoir. However, the infrastructure required to enable this process would cost a lot (if you want to save energy for some kind of commercial use). Also, even if you set up the equipment bearing the huge costs, it is almost impossible to predict accurately as to when and where will lightning occur.

So (1) huge infrastructural costs, and (2) uncertainty in lightning times makes it infeasible to use lighting energy to be used as an alternative source of energy.

Answer 3

properly, there is a good volume of capability in a lightning bolt. besides the undeniable fact that, lightning isn't good sufficient for use as a competent source of capability. no longer in basic terms like the sunlight, you are able to by no skill tell whilst lightning would be around for the harnessing. Now, that is conceivable to construct some thing like a widespread tower to apply the static ability between the ambience and the floor...it somewhat is many times there even whilst lightning isn't flashing...yet i haven't loads of an theory as to how you will effectively achieve this.

Answer 4

You could If you could harvest. Evewn tornados can be used to get energy if we can have a mechanism to convert to usable energy. So these thing will remain an energy source in theory only.In the short term nuclear energy is the best alternative we got.

Answer 5

Yes, it's possible, but not practical. One would need a collecting grid in some place where there are frequent storms (such as the oceans) and then transport the electricity to the location needed.

Answer 6

i don't think so. even if we could harness the energy it's too unpredictable. what if there's no lightning for several months like in the winter. people would have to go with out electricity.