Electricity generation revolution!

[Jnadke]

This is hardly a "revolution". While it is nice that they developed a way to manipulate charges using a polar molecule, the usefulness of this is limited.

First, the device is not very good for high-current applications. This rules out anything having to with powering motors, etc (anyone that says "stick this on a segway" gets a beat down). Second, you need a source to make the water flow, meaning you need energy to create energy. Basic concept, huh?

This device is merely another one that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. You pump it with your hand, it makes the water flow, and generates electricity. It's not very useful in hydroelectric power plants, because it does not generate AC electricity and generators are already very efficient.

Basically, they'll probabaly have pressurized canisters of water (water filled with some gas). As the device needs energy, it releases the water and recharges itself. Of course, it's all done once the pressure has reached equilibrium. Even then, the device would only work when upright...


You guys make it sound like free energy or something. No fun at all...