The power of a lightning can be several gigawatts, but it lasts for only a couple of milliseconds. So the energy content of a lighting is usually around 30-40 megajoule, which is less than what you get by burning one gallon of gas. It could not supply New York’s electricity needs for one second, let alone 6 months.
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Thanks for the reality check schimi, never knew a lightning bolt was so quick.
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One such lightning contains enough electricity to feed New York for 6 months!
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So 100 years ago it would be enough for Paris for about a decade!?
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The power of a lightning can be several gigawatts, but it lasts for only a couple of milliseconds. So the energy content of a lighting is usually around 30-40 megajoule, which is less than what you get by burning one gallon of gas. It could not supply New York’s electricity needs for one second, let alone 6 months.
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