It allegedly requires no outside energy whatsoever. All that is necessary to turn it on is to release the brake. Though modern physics would predict this to be impossible, a
video has been released that shows the machine in operation. This machine has been under development since 1967. The first working model was demonstrated in 1993 and allegedly put out 15 KVA. The present model allegedly puts out 300 KVA (~250 Watts). The machine has not run more than few hours at a time as they felt that was not necessary because of the fact that a proof of concept was accomplished successfully. The machine has been tested by the Armenian government but not yet by an international testing organization. The endurance of the machine, comprised mostly mechanical parts such as ball bearings, hinges, transmission gears, and metal rods; will be optimized to be built to the highest standard of quality. It is said to be scalable. The bigger the diameter the more torque to run a more powerful electrical generator. The first commercial model is expected to be delivered in around one year (as of Jan. 2008).
A diagram of the engine can be seen on his site listed above.
