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Nano-Power

Ok, these may be really really stupid or really really practical ideas — so no comments starting with “Steve you’re an idiot!” — but I was thinking today about ways to generate power around the house.

What if electric power could be practically generated and distributed by micro or nano devices embedded in motion-generating fixtures around a house? Opening doors, drawers, running water from faucets – there’s a lot of energy that perhaps could be captured. I doubt it would be a lot of power, but enough, perhaps to charge small devices?

Crazy? Interesting? What do you think?

My name is Steve Ivy and I write about technology, the open web, social software, and general nerdity on monkinetic.com. You should follow me on Twitter or subscribe to this blog if you like what you're reading. I spend my days hacking Movable Type, python, Django, and various other efforts at Wallrazer. This is my personal site.