Is the earth and it's atmosphere a relative GIANT BATTERY, it's electrical energy waiting to be tapped?

Question

It has been said by my brother, that the earth is a GIANT BATTERY! I think he is correct!

If so, why we so worried about wind or solar cells? We may have huge nearly infinite untapped electrical energy in the electrical potential differences between earth matters and atmospheres!

At varying connections to the core, from other points of reference, including clouds and air and earth, there would be varying potential with respect to that core, correct? So maybe some differences would be established between depths and conductivities of varyious materials to others to the center of earthen matter, moisture content, etc?

What is your take? Could we tap into this energy and use it to power our world?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Harnessing the energy is the problem.  The current created is manifested as lightning.  So ensuring you can have the lightning discharges constant and in the same place is key.

It's not impossible, and yes we'd get some real stuff out of that when capable.  We just currently are not focused on doing that.

good luck!