# Compact Photosynthesis Systems This Photosynthesis Unit Generates Hydrogen From Water By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photosynthesis-unit References: [nature](http://www.nature.com/ncomms/2016/160907/ncomms12681/full/ncomms12681.html) & [fz-juelich.de](http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2016/2016-09-09from-leaf-to-tree.html) A group of researchers working out of the Julich Research Centre's Institute of Energy and Climate Research have developed a compact and high-tech photosynthesis unit that is designed to be capable of functioning in a completely self-contained manner. This artificial photosynthesis system, which effectively uses solar energy to generate hydrogen, is constructed from easily available and affordable materials. Moreover, the unit is extremely compact, with multiple units able to be connected together in order to create surprisingly powerful photosynthesis systems. These photosynthesis units still have room for optimization, but ultimately offer a lot of promise as an eco-friendly and efficient way to generate hydrogen by taking advantage of well known scientific principles that have stood the test of time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Photosynthesis Systems:** Eco-friendly power generation opens up a burgeoning market in green energy solutions - **Self-contained Photosynthesis Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for off-grid power generation - **Highly Efficient Hydrogen Generation:** Technology to revolutionize industrial processes and transportation ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** The green energy industry is ripe for disruptive innovation - **Industrial Manufacturing:** Introducing new forms of energy generation will revolutionize manufacturing processes - **Transportation:** Self-contained photosynthesis systems hold particular promise for the transportation industry, powering electric cars and other vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Gasoline-Producing Prototype Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircela.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Algae-Powered Rover Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-rover.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md) - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Exceptionally Efficient Solar Cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-solar-cell.md) - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md)