Do you like this new form of alternative energy?
As a geography major, I've done extensive research on alternative energy. I have a new idea called "rain power." I think we should instill rooftop generators incorporated into rainwater collection. Rain falls diagonally rather than straight. Therefore, the terminal velocity from the raindrops could spin these turbines and generate electricity. Monsoon Season in Asia would be fantastic for producing it. The same is true regarding hurricane season in the Gulf Coast and rainy season in the Pacific Northwest. What do you think? Do we have the brain power to harness rain power?
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All existing hydroelectric power in the world IS rain power.
Even in a tropical storm the kinetic energy of rain drops hitting the surface is very small. A turbine will not turn with that. The correct option is to collect all rain water efficiently in suitable catchment areas and run generators.
A hut with a palm leaf tatch withstands the heaviest rain in the tropics. How can a turbine move with such little force?
This is because each rain drop has a large area to volume ratio. This limits the terminal velocity of the drop to a small finite value independent of how far the drop fell from the cloud.
This velocity is much less than about 8 m/s. Not enough to turn a turbine.
http://www.pha.jhu.edu/~broholm/l11/node4.html
better than nothing
Even better, extend your idea to include the very soil and rocks of the ground surface on which the rain falls. This water will flow into a lake that you make by damming the river and you can use the power in the water to make electricity. All we need now is a good snappy name for the system. I know, let’s call it HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER!!!!!!!
Sorry, it’s been done.
I would have to say that, It is the best energy that one could ever ask for .
rain power is interesting
I think collect lightning and store it as electricity is much efficient.