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As rain continues to be a vital source of sustenance for natural ecosystems, new research suggests it could also play a groundbreaking role in renewable energy generation. Scientists from the National University of Singapore are working on a revolutionary system that aims to transform raindrops into clean, sustainable electricity.
The innovation revolves around a system using extremely thin vertical tubes made from conductive materials. These tubes harness the energy from falling raindrops through a unique phenomenon known as "tapered flow," where droplets alternate their motion with air bubbles within the tubes. This interaction effectively generates an electrical charge, which is then captured by wires connected to the system's extremities.