Biological-solar cell development using cyanobacteria

Higher education and research

Higher education and research

A hybrid energy generation device that combines solar energy with cyanobacteria to produce electrical power. The technology leverages photosynthetic processes to convert solar energy into usable electricity.

Photosynthetic bacteria found in terrestrial and aquatic environments worldwide that can be harnessed as a clean and sustainable energy source.

A biological process by which photosynthetic organisms like cyanobacteria transfer electrons outside their cells, enabling the conversion of solar energy into electrical power.

England

A research project by Birmingham University to develop and improve biological-solar cells that combine cyanobacteria with solar energy technology to generate electrical power.

A hybrid energy generation device combining solar panels with cyanobacteria to produce electrical power. The technology can be connected in series (nine cells demonstrated) to increase power output.