Scientists have successfully harnessed electricity from the Earth’s rotation using a cylinder made of manganese-zinc ferrite. The device, which was designed by Princeton researcher Christopher Chyba in 2016, generated 17 microvolts of electricity when rotated through the Earth’s magnetic field.
Chyba conducted experiments with the device, which was tested in both laboratory and non-laboratory settings, producing consistent results despite some skepticism from experts. However, many question whether this energy source can be scaled up to produce a useful amount of energy.
The concept is based on the idea that certain materials can channel Earth’s magnetic field in a way that generates electricity. While 17 microvolts may seem insignificant, Chyba remains optimistic about its potential as a renewable energy source.
To verify the results, independent researchers must reproduce or rebut the findings with a similar system. If successful, this could provide an alternative source of green energy to traditional sources like wind and solar power.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-turned-earth-rotation-17-173000087.html