Half-green AC units
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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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So simple yet so clever...
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.
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Why not..
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.
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what?
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…
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Green ac
Great idea.
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