Could a Black Hole Be Used as a Power Plant? We Asked An Expert—Here’s the Surprising Answer
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- Author
- Micah Hanks
- Published
- September 29, 2026
FeaturesPhysicsalien civilizationblack holeevent horizonPenrosePenrose processplasmarotating black hole
Original excerpt
Could an advanced civilization use black holes as power plants? The short answer is yes... but figuring out how is where things get weird.
Key claims
- →Black holes could theoretically function as power plants for advanced civilizations
- →Expert analysis indicates the concept is physically possible but complex
- →Implementation involves unusual and counterintuitive physics
UAP Insight Analysis— AI generated, not official
An expert discusses the theoretical possibility of advanced civilizations using black holes as power sources. The analysis explores the physics and challenges behind such a concept.
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