Generating and Storing Energy from the Soil

An experimental class of new batteries aims to both generate and store energy from the natural decomposition of soil.Bioo, a Barcelona-based startup, has been developing a series of panels that can be buried beneath the soil to capture latent energy from biological processes. This energy can be used on-site to power avariety of potential uses,such as irrigation systems and above-ground lighting. The applications might be significant within the agricultural sector, as these biological batteries may prove to be useful for an array ofnecessary sensorsfor monitoring crop health currently powered by chemical batteries that must be changed regularly. Though the technology isn't yet being developed at scale, Bioo is attracting attention from major agricultural corporations that may benefit from major cost and labor savings.