This is an amazing video of how sunlight can be used to run an old fashion stirling engine simply by adding a very small modification to the stirling engine.
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8 Responses

1. 
   GREENPOWERSCIENCE Says:
   November 30th, 2008 at 3:49 pm

   This engine produces about 10 watts. It is a demo build. I am in the process of enhancing parts of it. One this sizes done right could produce about 100-250 watts.

2. 
   Owen Says:
   November 30th, 2008 at 3:52 pm

   Nothing. Notice how little torque was produced when he grabbed the flywheel. You shouldn’t be able to grab the flywheel like that and slow it down so easily.

3. 
   Terry Says:
   November 30th, 2008 at 3:55 pm

   what is the engine …
   what is the engine good for besides demostration?

4. 
   Larry Says:
   November 30th, 2008 at 3:56 pm

   you are wrong there, …
   you are wrong there, sterling powered by dishes has become an industry here in Europe. These sterling engines can power a house and feed excess energy into the grid for money. They use a better cooling system and track the sun fully automatic. They cost about 25 K euros and pay off within 8 years

5. 
   Vince847 Says:
   November 30th, 2008 at 3:59 pm

   where can i get an …
   where can i get an engine like that

6. Pat Says:
   November 30th, 2008 at 4:11 pm

   Where can I get one …
   Where can I get one of these?

7. BenE32 Says:
   November 30th, 2008 at 4:19 pm

   I love the …
   I love the simplicity of it!

8. Virendra Says:
   June 21st, 2009 at 2:30 am

   fantastic work!
   Can u tell the other ratings of this engine like RPM, Torque etc.
   I am also looking for such kind of engine. It will be helpful for me if you can give the cost of constructing this engine.

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