MIT Unveils Sun-Free Photovoltaics 103
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from the channeling-dark-power dept.
from the channeling-dark-power dept.
An anonymous reader writes "Researchers at MIT just unveiled a new solar power generator that doesn't need sunlight to function. The button-sized power generator can tap energy from heat, the sun's rays, a hydrocarbon fuel, or a decaying radioisotope, and it can run three times longer than a lithium-ion battery of the same weight. It is hoped that the technology may one day be used to generate power for spacecraft on long-term missions where sunlight may not be available."
I've got an even better idea (Score:5, Funny)
We use this thing to run a space heater, which in turn heats up the generator and provides even more energy. Bingo, we've got an endless energy supply. String a bunch of these puppies together and goodbye fossil fuels!
You're welcome, world.
Re:I've got an even better idea (Score:4, Funny)
That is all.
Re:Anyone see any numbers? (Score:5, Funny)
did you punch the monkey? I think you need to punch the monkey to see the specs.