Investing in Fuel Cells and Ireland:
Lately I've been doing a lot of reading about the future technological breakthroughs in efficient energy.
Much has been improved in the field of Solar Power and some of the other forms of pollutant free energy. I believe this will eventually be a tremendous market.
As the price of crude oil increases, investment into alternative energy sources increase.
For a long time scientists have been working on the safe design of Fuel cells where hydrogen (being one of the most abundant gases available on Earth) can be used to power automobiles. While exploring various methods, scientists have also come across a method of converting hydrogen into electricity.
In the near future I plan on posting links to some of the articles I have saved.
Recently, Motorola claimed to have produced a tiny fuel cell that would be capable of powering a laptop for several weeks. From what I remember, the prototype is the size of a pen and could possibly sold over the counter like alkaline batteries are.
I see these type of fuel cells as a possible power supply for cellphones, wireless devices, PDA's etc.
There are several companies in the developmental stages of of production. I plan on buying a tiny basketful of these small companies and then wait for the momentum of tech investors to catch on.
I recall hearing about a company from Irelend who has discovered a method of converting Methane into a fuel cell capable of producing several kilowatts of power. Apparently the form of methane that is most desirable and most readily available comes from corned beef and cabbage mixed with several pints of Guinness Stout.
I discovered this to be true as part of my annual test of the three ingredients which were supplied to me courtesy of Gillouies Irish Ale House and Restuarant.
I've certainly have yet to fail the test. Each time, I try, I have certainly produced enough methane to fill up an jumbo economy pack of pen sized fuel cells. In addition I've been able to fill several large rooms in my house with the explosive mixture of Methane, Oxygen, CO2, and Irish hops, and malt. (The dog left last night and still hasn't returned...)
I may have come across an additional use for this untapped power...
As my sheets continued to lift well up into the air last night, I realized this might be a good source of locomotion for Polvo and his sailboat during those calm New Mexican evenings out on the sea. The way I see it, he could very easily walk up onto the starboard bow, bend over, jump into the air, and blow into the sails...
Two heads of cabbage should get him nearly all the way to Arizona in a few hours...
:^)
-O'ClapsLoudThoins
P.S. No joke. I understand Ireland is slowly becoming a high tech powerhouse. Their employment levels are at alltime lows...
P.P.S I spent a few weeks in Ireland travelling throughout the beautiful countryside with my friends during my college years.
I never met more colorful and friendly people in my life.
I never knew what the color green really looked like until I saw the rolling hills and Ring of Kerrie in County Killarney.
I never thought a ruin of an old castle could be so interesting.
P.P.P.S A friendly Irish farmer invited me to milk one of his cows. It was cool!
Afterwards, the cow's thoin hollered at me.
I sure wish I had a pack of empty fuel cells at the time...
:^)
Erin Go Brah!
HEE HAW! |
