Alternative Power Generation methods
A list of methods of generating power that may not be the most efficient, but accessible enough to someone with a bit of know-how.
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George Cove, a forgotten solar power pioneer, may have built a highly efficient photovoltaic panel 40 years before Bell Labs engineers invented silicon cells. If proven to work, his design could lead to less complex and more sustainable solar panels.
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Thermoelectrics
Seriously, imagine building a computer so energy efficient you can run it off a battery pack powered by a candle.
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Japan's trial of a deep ocean turbine could offer limitless renewable energy