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originally posted by: hellobruce
originally posted by: TheJourney
The idea is that there is naturally massive amounts of energy pulsing from the earth to the atmosphere and back. The idea is to somehow utilize this energy that is naturally occurring, already existing in the atmosphere, harness it, and transmit it wirelessly.
What makes you think this project is about that?
Have you even bothered to read how they are going to power it?
The principle behind the current design is that we already have an unlimited source for all the energy we could need – the sun. A 100,000 square kilometer solar array in a nice, sunny desert somewhere could provide for all our global power needs. The problem lies in distributing that power, as current systems leak so much energy.
Tesla’s proposed network of towers were designed to make use of the Earth’s own inherent conductivity, transmitting energy through the ground and the ionosphere with very little wastage.
originally posted by: TheJourney
What are you talking about? Did YOU even read the article?
originally posted by: hellobruce
originally posted by: TheJourney
What are you talking about? Did YOU even read the article?
Yes, I read it, you did not and are just trolling - again, it is not about "free energy", it is supposed to be about distributing energy..
Just how much do you think a 100,000 square kilometer solar array would cost?
originally posted by: LeoStarchild
It would seem most of you are neglecting the existence of ley lines, obelisks and natural hot spots of natural earth energy. Lets not forget vibrational waves.
originally posted by: DenyObfuscation
originally posted by: 8675309jenny
originally posted by: DenyObfuscation
a reply to: 8675309jenny
Tesla believed that electricity was easily obtainable anywhere simply by pulling it out of thin air (or even in the absense of air in space), harnessing the same phenomena that builds static in the clouds.
Regardless of what he may or may not have believed he KNEWen.wikipedia.org...
The transmitter itself was to have been powered by a 200 kilowatt Westinghouse alternating current industrial generator.
Is that not correct?
That was 100years ago.
Wardenclyffe is a Model-T compared to a brand new S-class these days
That's cute but is it meaningful?
Are you implying this project in the OP will transmit power not generated traditional means?
originally posted by: DenyObfuscation
originally posted by: 8675309jenny
originally posted by: DenyObfuscation
a reply to: 8675309jenny
Tesla believed that electricity was easily obtainable anywhere simply by pulling it out of thin air (or even in the absense of air in space), harnessing the same phenomena that builds static in the clouds.
Regardless of what he may or may not have believed he KNEWen.wikipedia.org...
The transmitter itself was to have been powered by a 200 kilowatt Westinghouse alternating current industrial generator.
Is that not correct?
That was 100years ago.
Wardenclyffe is a Model-T compared to a brand new S-class these days
That's cute but is it meaningful?
Are you implying this project in the OP will transmit power not generated traditional means?
originally posted by: Flatcoat
Slightly off-topic, but an interesting system used in Australia for many years is the SWER system. Single Wire Earth Return. It functions by running a single HV conductor to a transformer many miles away and uses the earth as neutral. It's used to save time and money running power to remote properties. I know it's not the same, but it just goes to show what a good conductor the earth is.
originally posted by: DenyObfuscation
a reply to: 8675309jenny
You? www.abovetopsecret.com...
Who said anything about that?
As I said earlier in the thread, it not only works but has been demonstrated. The problem is that it's inefficient. In a typical power distribution system using wires, you have to create 107 units of power to deliver 100 units of power to the end user, because 7 units of power are dissipated as heat from the transmission lines.
originally posted by: Parthin
But this kind of power will never work; it lacks a way to focus it and keep it from dissipating over distance. That's what wires do, sorry Mr. Tesla.
originally posted by: Hanslune
Free Energy?
Some one has to pay for the tower(s) to be built, and for the land it is set on and (if it worked) to built the zillions of receivers to receive and use the 'power', not quite free, however in my opinion the Russians are a tad off base.