Itsy-bitsy electric generators uses ambient vibes for input
July 8th, 2007 by Monkey
Mark Frauenfelder:
New Scientist reports that researchers at University of Southampton, UK, have developed a tiny electric generator that converts environmental vibrations into stored electrical energy.
The generator converts 30% of environmental kinetic energy into electrical power, and could keep all sorts of low-power devices running without batteries – particularly when alternatives like solar power are not an option.Steve Beeby, an engineer at the University of Southampton, UK, led development of the device. He says it could power devices attached to bridges, large buildings and other structures that experience vibration.
Originally posted by Mark Frauenfelder from Boing Boing, ReBlogged by Robert on Jul 6, 2007 at 08:12 AM
Originally from Eyebeam reBlog on July 6, 2007, 8:12am
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