Electricity from Lightning
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Harnessing Lightning: Challenges and Possibilities
This chapter explores the concept of capturing electricity from lightning strikes, detailing a controlled experiment that simulates lightning and the associated sensory experiences. It discusses the considerable challenges and astronomical costs involved in building infrastructure needed for energy collection, while providing insights from a meteorologist on lightning patterns. The conversation concludes with a look at localized energy solutions and the potential for future advancements in harnessing lightning energy.
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