Ambient Power Module - Questions & Answers

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Ambient power modules, particularly solar energy, are considered the most viable option for generating power. Questions raised include their effectiveness, potential output, size limitations, and production costs in mass manufacturing. While some alternative sources like wave, wind, and hydro energy were mentioned, the consensus leans towards solar as the most practical. Concerns about energy harvesting from RF signals indicate that output would be minimal, typically only a few micro-watts. Overall, solar energy remains the preferred choice for ambient power applications.
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Hi

Does anyone have any experience with ambient power modules? I have a few questions, if anyone could answer any of them i would be most apreciative.
1) do they work?
2) how much power can they output?
3) how small can you make them?
4) how much could you make them for (in mass production)?

Thanks
 
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Solar energy is the only ambient power I know of that is worth pursuing.

Edit: also wave, wind and hydro energy
 
what about this though? http://www.angelfire.com/ak5/energy21/ambientpower.htm

any idea if this would work?
 
If you are talking about getting power from RF signals in the air (which is what a radio receiver does) then you are only going to be able to get a few micro-watts at best. You would be better off getting power from the sun. Note, you can't get something for nothing.
 

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