Why aren't we trying to collect lightning again ?

Evildead666

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Why aren't we trying to collect lightning again ?

20 March 2009, 14:15

Just thought i'd ask since the power generated would be huge.
Maybe because a huge storage bank would have to be constructed...but there might be alternatives ?

Explosive Hydrolisys ? (splitting water) might work if the two electrodes were safely apart ?

thoughts ?

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20 March 2009, 15:40

1. unpredictable and not available in good weather
2. high amps/volts but short duration - batteries would explode rather than charge

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