Have i discovered a new energy source?

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The discussion revolves around the feasibility of creating a new energy source by artificially generating clouds to induce lightning and harness the resulting electrical energy. Participants explore the theoretical and practical aspects of this idea, including energy input requirements, efficiency, and the challenges of capturing lightning energy.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes the idea of generating artificial clouds to create lightning and capture the energy produced, questioning the feasibility of this approach.
  • Another participant points out that while lightning has high power, it occurs over a very short duration, making it difficult to harness effectively.
  • A participant suggests that controlled conditions could allow for multiple lightning events, although they acknowledge that costs may outweigh benefits.
  • Concerns are raised about the energy required to create and maintain the artificial clouds, with one participant stating that the energy output from lightning would likely be less than the energy input needed to generate it.
  • Discussion includes the size of clouds necessary for significant electricity generation, with a participant noting that even large buildings would not compare to the size of natural thunderclouds.
  • Another participant expresses curiosity about the potential energy yield from small artificial clouds, despite acknowledging the inherent dangers and practical limitations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express skepticism about the practicality of the proposed energy source, with multiple competing views on the feasibility and efficiency of the concept. There is no consensus on whether it could be a viable energy solution.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the dependence on the size of artificial clouds, the energy input required to create and sustain them, and the unpredictable nature of lightning. The discussion does not resolve these issues.

do u think it is possible??

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have i discovered a new energy source??

hey tell me if this is possible,
i know that u can create clouds artificially n when they rub against each other(like they do in a thunderstorm) a huge amount of electricity is created. so i want to know is can't we get a rig where clouds r generated n allowed to induce static charges n then when lightning occurs, which is nothing but the charge flowing to earth, can't we catch or store it. i have heard that energy is extremely high in these cases, so even if it is done at very small scale, it would generate an awesome amount of energy!

n if i m wrong in this, wut r the things or reasons that it cannot be done??

i hope i ll get a good response
 
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There are other threads on this concept. Unfortunately, the energy of lightning is extremely small (very high power, but very short duration), extremely difficult to harness (you'd need capacitors the size of buildings to capture the energy), and unpredictable.
 
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no i m not askin to harness the energy of natural lightening. what i want to know is that can't we do it the controlled way, i mean artificial clouds can be made, so can't we simulate the conditions in a large rig n then generate lightening, n as far as short duration is considered, do plenty of runs.
but probably the cost behind all this will overpower the energy generated, but still can it be done? n if yes it might comeout to be a good source coz only the initial cost is high, after some time they can be self sustaining.
anyways thanks for postin a reply
 
Where are you getting the energy from on your simulation rig?
 
yeah that's a problem
but still i think it is plausible if not practical.
cheh... myth busted
suppose we get some natural driving source, what will be the problems one might face in this type of generation rig
 
The huge amount of electricity created is also a function of the size of the clouds. If you created a chamber, even the largest building in the world would pale in comparison to the size of a typical thunder cloud.
 
ya but then we can also have several runs with the small clouds.

i know that this thing is never going to happen, but it just struck me and i am curious about it. i am also aware of the dangers involved.
but still does it have enough energy to be collected and stored for normal usage?
 
No. You'll have to put some energy into your rig to create your 'clouds' and get them to move. The energy you get out of your lightning won't be as much as what you put into run your rig.
 
yea thatz what i thought.
well anyways thanks for your replies
 

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