Could you please tell me is it possibe.
2007-02-02 03:56:25 · 6 answers · asked by Arun Kumar 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Good question Arun. I see where you are going with it. Since there are thousands of thunderstorms across the planet at any given time it would sure be nice if we were able to harness that energy into the world's electrical grids. It's always good to dream. That is how all great scientists are made. But with all creative scientists, there are no answers out there when they first formulate a great new idea.
2007-02-02 04:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"To summarize, the energy in lightning bolts is far too small to satisfy the voracious energy appetites of a small town in an industrialized country. The equipment needed to store the energy would probably not fit with the decor of your living room, and if lightning were your only source of electrical power, you would find yourself in the dark during dry spells."
Counter Indications
Reasons not to harness lightning power.
Infrequency
Not a regular, reliable input stream, but sporatic. Not feasible for a primary energy source.
2007-02-02 12:10:33 · answer #2 · answered by Pey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it would have to be very large, but the device is called a Leydon jar (which is a sort of an antique capacitor). And you would have to have the lightning strike it in the exact right place in order to charge it.
2007-02-02 12:05:53 · answer #3 · answered by startrektosnewenterpriselovethem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, thats why lightning arrestors are used as surge protectors. of course if you had a flux capacitor......
2007-02-02 12:04:17 · answer #4 · answered by schroeder_ce 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
look at them , not for storage but for transmission
2007-02-02 12:08:21 · answer #5 · answered by Sri Ram t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
invent it
You will be rich
2007-02-02 12:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by pop 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋