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Here's the one true test for any new generator: If there's a working prototype, they could be selling power to the grid. There is no need for publicity, invest

Here's the one true test for any new generator: If there's a working prototype, they could be selling power to the grid. There is no need for publicity, investments, or shows. It doesn't matter if someone can replicate your device. If it works, sell the power and build more of them. If it doesn't work, I guess just keep on trying to get money from other people.

TheCraiggers 12y ago
Your measurement for "what is true cold fusion" only works for devices that are extremely showy and easy to put together (aka, Hollywood cold-fusion reactors). For everything else, I see three problems with your statement: Firstly, is it only cold fusion if you can build and operate your reactor for cheaper than the price of your local utility? Would it not be a scientific breakthrough if it were not immediately economically viable? Hard to make money to build money for your proof when it costs you money to sell to the grid. Or, if it does manage to output energy cheaper than the local utility can produce it, you have to factor in return on investment as well. If your device costs $100,000 to create (which I think could easily be a low-ball estimate) and generates $1 of energy a day for the grid, you're looking at a long time for your return on investment, and your proof. And the above is only for devices that just magically output AC/DC power with no extra infrastructure. If your device only generates waste heat, then you're looking at building steam turbines, high pressure pipes, holding tanks, and all the other expensive stuff a traditional energy plant takes. In order to do that, you need a large investment.