This Bio-Photovoltaic Panel Produces Energy from Catalonian Soil
Tiffany — February 24, 2014 — Art & Design
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A bio-photovoltaic panel has recently been installed at the Valldaura campus at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. The panel is capable of producing energy made from the bacteria in soil. The engineers behind the energy producing panel fitted a battery to actively harvest the bacteria found in Catalonian soil to release electrons. The self sufficient system is comprised of sensors that can display the different variables, including irrigation levels, data logging and other processes that can inhibit plant growth.
To create energy, the bio-photovoltaic panel collects living bacteria found in the soil and metabolizes the nutrients to release hydrogen protons and electrons to a circuit that converts into a fuel cell to power common electrical devices. Customized design plans are also available, so that users are able to create and design their own panels.
The panels are made with polystyrene and coated with multiple layers of rubber and epoxy resin to make it waterproof and hard.
To create energy, the bio-photovoltaic panel collects living bacteria found in the soil and metabolizes the nutrients to release hydrogen protons and electrons to a circuit that converts into a fuel cell to power common electrical devices. Customized design plans are also available, so that users are able to create and design their own panels.
The panels are made with polystyrene and coated with multiple layers of rubber and epoxy resin to make it waterproof and hard.
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