Rossi's E-cat and cold fusion test

[udtsith]

So there have been a few stories about a man named Rossi and his E-cat that can supposedly do cold fusion. My question I have is more business oriented...wouldn't a person that invented such a device prefer to keep the technology underwrap and just sell the energy than actually selling the device? I mean it doesn't take much to hook up to the electrical grid and start selling energy versus building manufacturing plants to create devices and all the safety, personnel, and property issues involved. Plus you would have a monopoly on the ability to generate cheaper energy with no way for people to break it unless they re-invented the technology.

 

[LightHero]

Yes, it would make sense for Rossi to keep the technology under wraps and just sell the energy. This would be the most profitable course of action for him, as he would not have to worry about investing in a manufacturing facility or dealing with the associated safety, personnel, and property issues. It would also give him a monopoly on the technology, as he would be the only one able to produce the energy. However, Rossi may still choose to sell the device itself instead of just the energy, as this would allow him to make more money from the technology and allow him to reach more customers who could benefit from it.