5 April 11
Makers wanted for hydro-power generator prototypes
A new floating generator could be a cheap power source. But first it needs makers to develop prototypes.
E4C reports that in the 1970s, Mike Lowery made a prototype for a whimsical-looking amphibious vehicle with a design flaw that, decades later, seeded his idea for a cheap hydro-power generator.
His concept is called the Hydro-Electric Barrel, a floating water wheel that turns on top of a current to generate power using permanent magnet generators. Now Lowery, a retired engineer and inventor, is looking for teams around the world to help develop prototypes.
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