91av

Letter: But how much power does this thing produce?

Published 9 January 2019

From Sam Edge, Ringwood, Hampshire, UK

You say that a hygroelectric generator based on graphene produces 1.5 volts and that this is equivalent to an AA or AAA battery (1 December 2018, p 20). But I want to know what current it delivers, and so its power in watts.

The editor writes:
• The experimental device – and an AA cell . What was interesting was that it was possible at all.

Issue no. 3212 published 12 January 2019

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with 91av events and special offers.

Sign up
Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop