Analysis and design of a bioelectric system based on the photosynthesis process.

The aim of the project is to develop the first stage for the study and design of a prototype based on a bioelectric system for the generation of clean electric energy, using the waste from the photosynthesis process of plants; as a green energy alternative for communities with no electricity in Chiriquí, Panama. Funds through the British Council - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) project program, 2021.

The first stage of study and design of a prototype based on a bioelectric system for the generation of clean electrical energy will involve:

Carry out a diagnosis of the energy needs of communities in four districts of the Province of Chiriquí. The output will be a qualitative/quantitative diagnostic report.

Study the mechanism of transformation of solar energy into chemical-electrical energy from the photosynthesis process and select the plants that generate the highest levels of power. A report on the state of the art and the first results of the experiments will be presented.

Establish the requirements and restrictions of the prototype according to the configuration of the plant-substrate-electrodes, which meet the basic energy needs of the project. The outputs: a report of results, the design of the prototype, and outreach activities.

This will allow more time to request other funds to continue with the second stage of the project. The prototype is expected to become a complement to conventional energy due to its ecological nature, raise awareness of the proper use of energy, promote research and development in the STEM field, and disseminate results that will motivate to continue betting on the adoption of green energies.