Comments on: Splitting Water to Store Solar Energy

By: Arthur D. Hall

Arthur D. Hall — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:13:09 +0000

I venture to guess that it takes much less energy to transport and split water into oxygen and hydrogen gas at the site of use than it does to find, pump transport and refine oil into fuel and transport it to the site of use.

The gas derived from water burns hotter, more efficient and has no pollutants while the oil byproducts spew toxic chemicals into the air.

Using solar or wind power to split the water makes it even more efficient and totally off the grid. This is THE ANSWER! Problem solved!

Speculation and wringing hands is over, It is time to do it. I never thought water would burn so hot till I tried it myself. HOTDAMN-WHODATHUNKIT.

By: kunal

kunal — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:40:12 +0000

Well as basic chemistry: water molecules have lower energy molecules than the oxygen and hydrogen molecules separately. when split they act as energy ‘containers’. sorry for the non-technical words. We could use this to our advantage.

By: Arthur D Hall

Arthur D Hall — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:43:32 +0000

A FACT: The energy that the water molecule contains is there from the time that it was created in the atmosphere before it fell as rain. There is NO CORRELATION between the power of that energy and the electrical energy required to separate the water molecule into oxygen and hydrogen gas. Laws of thermodynamics do not apply.

By: kunal

kunal — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:31:44 +0000

The idea seems very interesting. especially if we could boost the solar cells with Space-based solar farms as mentioned in the other inventions. African countries near the equator receive much solar power. with the sea ( desalination process) and the big rivers already near, we could make these third world countries earn money by making them the suppliers of the hydrogen. (oxygen is available worldwide )

By: noor ahmed mengal

noor ahmed mengal — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:21:08 +0000

As every one knows that biggest problem with electricity produced through solar generation is it’s availability i.e. it is available as long as the sun shines. In order to make to available all the time we have to find a feasible way for its storage. Once splitting water is mastered and it becomes economically viable, generation of electricity will be the biggest source of electricity in coastal areas of the entire middle east and hydrogen can also be brought in other uses too.

By: Arthur D Hall

Arthur D Hall — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:33:59 +0000

This is a welcome and new angle on a well known (but hidden by the carbon pushers of the world) fact that hydrogen and oxygen gas from splitting the water molecule is the easiest, cheapest, safest, cleanest, most powerful and diverse form of energy ever discovered. Stored within the water molecule are two powerful hydrogen atoms waiting to be released and
burned. Incidentally there is also an oxygen atom perfectly placed to aid in that burning process. WOW!

Is that not a miracle substance?

It gets even better. The energy that the hydrogen atoms contains is there already from the time that it was created. There is NO CORRELATION between the power of that energy and the electrical energy required to separate the water molecule into oxygen and hydrogen gas. When you see a thunderbolt of lightning and the rain comes pouring down, just say God is charging billions of little water batteries for us to drink, heat, travel, etc. with.

It is time to put the filth of Oil Can Harry to rest. I will plant a daisy for him the day hydrogen flames heat my home. I have two Grandfathers and a Father who died prematurely from working in deep Indiana coal mines. I live within a mile of a coal burning power plant from which I am breathing the exhaust.

hIt is time to end it now, never mind the global warming consequences we are all facing.

I have just stated the facts and no doubt someone will say they don’t believe in it or want it not to be true or try to convince us that it isn’t for the sake of a corporate profit all the way to all of our demise.

By: Cynthia S.

Cynthia S. — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:59:34 +0000

Very nice! Thank you for posting Kenneth

By: Al

Al — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:22:26 +0000

Deluge Inc.com has a commercial engine with this tech. for the last 10 years. Go to the products page and the break down is much more simple to understand.

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:32:40 +0000

I went to one of his lectures last year. His technique uses a self-regenerating solar electrolytic cell. This cell basically uses solar energy to split water molecules, which become hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, which allows a renewable splitting of energy.

These gases are then stored in tanks in order to be combined into water again. Note here that oxygen gas and hydrogen gas spontaneously form water in nature, releasing energy. This is where the energy is harnessed in his design. The water formed is then stored in another tank to keep one source of water reused over and over.

By: Dan Greene

Dan Greene — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:09:00 +0000

I’m a little confused about this method of storage too. How do you get the power back out again?

By: Harry Bilton

Harry Bilton — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:07:46 +0000

You should have seen the acid water and pollutants that I have seen coming off coal mines. Do you Know where they bury the ash from burnt coal Andrew. In pits along the Oho River. Every where you turn there will be draw backs. Hydric Acid is just one of problems. But something has to be done with the ever growing problem of polluting garbage. I’ve seen people put it out in creeks to be carried away with the next rain. It’s dumped all over here in the desert. Get off the beaten track Andrew and educate yourself. Go where I’ve been and see what I’ve seen. Now that’s an education.

By: Ana Margarita Perez Martin

Ana Margarita Perez Martin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:07:06 +0000

I welcome all ideas and projects that produce energy without polluting the environment. The oil producing countries like Venezuela, do not develop or support these conservation issues economically because they are not interested. A total disgrace!

By: Vincent Brissenden

Vincent Brissenden — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:06:32 +0000

If this actually works on an industrial scale (which I believe may do) you have something like a revolution on your hands, the relevant sectors of industry will love it therefore patent the idea quickly or, hate it because someone somewhere stands to loose a lot of money.

By: Cynthia Sirianni

Cynthia Sirianni — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:06:03 +0000

I’m having problems understanding how to put the h2o molecule back together again at the same rate it is split, can someone clarify that?

By: al millard

al millard — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:15:22 +0000

Due to the water shortages, I would like to know if this method can be used with sea water or would it be too corrosive?

By: Cynthia S.

Cynthia S. — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:15:14 +0000

I am not sure I understand… how to put the water molecule back together again at the same rate that it will be split?

By: L Michael Hohmann

L Michael Hohmann — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:56:41 +0000

What a great leap forward! Saw the Nocera write-up in the September issue of National Geographic.

Regards, Mike Hohmann