Energy is one of the global issues of the 21st century. As power supplies and power management ICs are designed to handle more wattage, the demand for more power will keep on increasing.
Alternative renewable energy sources such as solar, wind power, and wave energy are the most common developments heard of today.
Have you ever imagine producing your own energy just by walking around your house? Think about it. What happens to all that wasted kinetic energy each time your foot touches the ground? And what about that wasted valuable energy produced by millions of cars every day on the highway? Can this be a new solution to our energy crisis?
Stephanos Horinopoulos, an inventor, believes so. He presented his concept and design at a recent renewable energy seminar at the Stathakio Center in Astoria, Queens, NY.
Mr. Horinopoulos showed that it is possible to harvest kinetic energy from any moving object through a series of hydraulic pistons and convert it into electricity. For details and moving images on this approach, visit http://www.kinergypower.com
As clever as his design appears, I wonder if the government, utility companies, or other investors will support this invention within the next decade or two. I am wondering also if this can possibly be a cost-effective solution for even McDonald's to install speed bumps that harvest the kinetic energy from cars passing through their drive-in paths to produce energy to supply their own building. I wonder...
One thing for sure is that the era for easy electricity and oil is over and something needs to be done quickly.
-Christina Nickolas
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