Half-green AC units

Rate This Idea » By Brian In Go Green | September 24, '08

Summary of Idea #65

Place fans directly above outdoor A/C units to generate wind electricity.

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  • Reply | Posted September 28, '08, 9:03 am by Todd

    So simple yet so clever...
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    Brian,  you have a simple and clever idea here.  There is a very powerful stream of air coming off the outside condenser unit.  Think of all the air moving around inside the air ducts too. 

  • Reply | Posted January 29, '09, 9:24 pm by Tinker

    Why not..
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    extend the shaft a bit and place an alternator in the housing with a belt that runs from the main shaft to the alternator. This could be done by the manufacturer.

  • Reply | Posted February 23, '09, 7:55 pm by kooperg

    what?
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    sorry, but wouldnt any making use of this air make sure that the air leaves the machine slower, possibly overheating it? Also, on the inside there is probably a fan somewhere to create the air flow in the first place.. best you could do is make it a little more efficient, if you’re lucky…

  • Reply | Posted April 21, '09, 8:06 pm by NBFORREST

    Green ac
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    Great idea.

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