These Mad Scientists Want to Replace Solar Panels With Potted Plants

These Mad Scientists Want to Replace Solar Panels With Potted PlantsThis array of moss collects enough solar energy to power an FM radio. Photos by Fabienne Felder This array of moss collects enough solar energy to power an FM radio. Photos by Fabienne Felder Designer Fabienne Felder and scientists from the University of Cambridge are researching the potential of photo microbial fuel cells, or photo-MFCs, which are essentially potted plants that act like miniature power plants and transform sunlight into electricity that can power iPads. Photos by Fabienne Felder Designer Fabienne Felder and scientists from the University of Cambridge are researching the potential of photo microbial fuel cells, or […]