RT Journal Article ID 3f98fa6133174f41 A1 Baybikov , Alexander T1 CLOUD POTENTIAL AS THE BIGGEST SOURCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND FRESH WATER JF International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment JO IJECE YR 2014 FD 2017-01-18 VO 15 IS 2-4 SP 171 OP 188 K1 energy renewed source K1 pure water K1 clouds water K1 collector K1 balloon K1 impulse turbine K1 laser AB Nikola Tesla's ingenious idea to use the potential of clouds as the biggest source of renewable energy on the Earth can be implemented by raising a water collection tank to the cloud height. The collection tank would be kept at the designated height by tethered balloons and aerodynamic forces. A special pipe would drain the collected water to an impulse turbine fitted with electric generator. The same process would provide pristine fresh water. Examples of technical implementation of low and average capacity pilot power plants are provided below. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/6d18a859536a7b02,014839663a39bb58,3f98fa6133174f41.html