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A comment on Harvesting Electricity from High-Voltage Transmission Lines Using Fences. Parent comment

Re:Harvesting Electricity from High-Voltage Transmission Lin... by Thri4895o on Sunday January 28, 2024 @04:55AM (#39164077)
It is. Energy drain through induction, depends on conductivity of environment. By putting cables there, you increase energy loss on main line.
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Re:Harvesting Electricity from High-Voltage Transmission Lin... by TT-392 on Sunday January 28, 2024 @08:40AM (#39165622)
The same goes if the fence is there and grounded though?
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Re:Harvesting Electricity from High-Voltage Transmission Lin... by bradfa on Sunday January 28, 2024 @10:43AM (#39166763)
I believe the intent matters. If you need a fence and you’re not trying to use the electricity then it is not theft. If your intent is to consume the power then it is theft.

Doing this kind of power harvesting off transmission lines is a standard Electric Power university course exam question for intro to transmission lines courses.

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