# Planted-Powered Lamps This 'Plant Lamp' Utilizes Microorganisms to illuminate By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-11-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-lamp References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/researchers-create-lamp-powered-by-a-plant-24-11-2015/) & [utec.edu.pe](http://www.utec.edu.pe/en/news/utec-develops-plant-lamp-innovative-system-generates-alternative-renewable-energy) Developed by a team of researchers at the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC) in Peru, the 'Plant Lamp' is designed to be powered off of the microorganisms found in the soil surrounding a plant. Utilizing an [LED illumination system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biophilic-lighting) that provides ample light, the 'Plant Lamp' can operate for two hours per day, which might seem low, but could provide a sutainable, eco-friendly option for those who don't have direct access to electricity or that can't afford it. Describing the process behind the 'Plant Lamp,' professor of Energy and Power Engineering at UTEC Elmer Ramirez explains: "We put the plant and soil into a [wooden plant pot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4) together with a previously established and properly protected irrigation system. Then, inside the pot we place the energy generation system that we created which stores soil and electrodes capable of converting plant nutrients into electric energy." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Lighting:** The 'Plant Lamp' demonstrates the trend of using sustainable and renewable energy sources for lighting. - **Off-grid Energy Solutions:** The 'Plant Lamp' addresses the need for electricity alternatives in areas without direct access to power. - **Microorganism-powered Technology:** The use of microorganisms to generate electricity for the 'Plant Lamp' showcases the trend of harnessing natural organisms for innovative applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The 'Plant Lamp' opens up opportunities for renewable energy companies to develop similar off-grid lighting solutions. - **Smart Home Technology:** This eco-friendly lighting option can be integrated into smart home systems, creating opportunities for the smart home technology industry. - **Agriculture Technology:** The 'Plant Lamp' highlights the potential for agriculture technology companies to explore energy generation from microorganisms for sustainable farming practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md) - [Naturalistic Biophilic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioo-lamp.md) - [Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-lamp.md) - [Posh Plant-Supporting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ample-plant-light-n1.md) - [Money Plant-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilea-lamp.md) - [Indoor Plant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-plants1.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [Ambient Grow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-ambient-grow-light.md)