A single potato can power a lamp for 40 days

Towards ecological batteries based on potatoes?

Research into biodegradable batteries is booming, and potatoes could play a key role in the transition to more environmentally friendly energy sources. Unlike conventional batteries, which are often filled with heavy metals and pollutants, a potato-based battery would be 100% natural, compostable and renewable.

The challenges to be met:

• Storage and lifespan:  How to conserve the energy generated over a longer period?
• Efficiency:  Can electricity production be further improved?
• Large-scale production:  Would it be possible to create more powerful systems based on this technology?

The future of energy… on your plate?

While the idea of ​​a potato-powered lamp may seem like something out of a science fiction movie, it is actually based on scientific reality. While this technology cannot yet compete with renewable energies such as solar or wind, it opens the door to new ways of producing electricity in an environmentally friendly, accessible and inexpensive way.

And you, would you be ready to test a potato battery at home?