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In an experiment, one tube produced 440 microwatts. When the researchers used four tubes at once, they could power 12 LEDs for 20 seconds.

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[–] awesomesauce309@midwest.social 12 points 1 week ago (14 children)

What’s wrong with getting some more out of its kinetic energy?

[–] HikingVet@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 week ago (9 children)

Unless you are harnessing a box store, factory or warehouse roof you aren't going to have the throughput to generate any really useful amount of energy. Also hydro works best where there is constant flow. So sewers would be a better place if you could solve the solids issue.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago (3 children)
[–] FoolishAchilles@lemm.ee 5 points 6 days ago

There are many keepers of the poop knife lore, but none so innovative as you my friend. Get this person a promotion!

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