Whether or not its possible, changing energy forms 3 times just in generation doesn't seem efficient at all (Thermal to hydrolic, hydrolic to mechanical in the generator, mechanical to electrical). This seems like a electrical generation source of last resort. Better to use thermal energy for thermal loads, mechanical energy for mechanical loads, etc, and reduce losses. The energy available to such a device should suit the end use needs.
Though if its waste heat from solar collectors, free is free, technically efficient or not.
Last edited by JimmyClovis; 12-10-09 at 09:52 PM..
Reason: I have solar collectors.
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