quantum fluctuations

[remesses]

Is a zero-point energy generator really possible and if so... will we see one with in our life time???

[jake-the-peg]

No. Zero point energy is due to quantum particles not being able to occupy the same state. It does not break conservation of energy.

I particularly like wikipedia's entry

However, due to a lack of public education in quantum mechanics, the term zero point energy has also become associated with a highly controversial area of human endeavour - the design and invention of so-called free energy devices, similar to perpetual motion machines in the past.