Chapter
Powering Your Devices with a Log
53:49 - 59:47 (05:58)
A company has developed a tool that can power devices such as a ceiling fan, quad outlets, and a coffee maker by screwing it onto a log and hitting it with a heavy hammer- a new and unique way of generating electricity invented by a 12-year-old girl from New Zealand.
Clips
The recent power outage in Texas has brought to light the importance of infrastructure and preparedness to combat the effects of climate change.
53:49 - 55:07 (01:18)
Summary
The recent power outage in Texas has brought to light the importance of infrastructure and preparedness to combat the effects of climate change. The implementation of a smart grid is one solution to address these concerns.
ChapterPowering Your Devices with a Log
EpisodeHow the Electrical Grid Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A comparison is made between the traditional and updated electrical grids, emphasizing the added automated sensing and easier problem rerouting of the latter.
55:07 - 57:08 (02:00)
Summary
A comparison is made between the traditional and updated electrical grids, emphasizing the added automated sensing and easier problem rerouting of the latter. The system has improved little by little to add way more back and forth communication between the generators, the transmitters, the distributors, and the end user.
ChapterPowering Your Devices with a Log
EpisodeHow the Electrical Grid Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A 12-year-old girl from New Zealand invented a portable energy source that can power devices like a ceiling fan, outlets and coffee maker when camping by attaching it to a log and hitting it with a hammer.
57:08 - 59:47 (02:38)
Summary
A 12-year-old girl from New Zealand invented a portable energy source that can power devices like a ceiling fan, outlets and coffee maker when camping by attaching it to a log and hitting it with a hammer.