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Need the Lounge's best scientific minds to evaluate this technology

In a groundbreaking advancement for renewable energy, scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a self-regulating artificial photosynthesis system that eliminates the need for batteries, a critical step toward simplifying and reducing the cost of solar fuel production. The innovation, detailed in EES Solar, leverages a novel electrolyzer that automatically adapts to fluctuating sunlight, mimicking the efficiency of natural photosynthesis while streamlining energy storage processes.
Posted: 06/17/2026 at 11:27 AM ET

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Need the Lounge's best scientific minds to evaluate this technology
EDGEMAN 06/17/26 11:27 AM ET
scaling up production and ensuring long-term durability remain challenges
Hokebury 06/18/26 01:08 PM ET
capture per weather available/susceptible... Storage is temperature tricky
bourbonstreet 06/17/26 07:35 PM ET
I devaluated it. What next, solar panels from cow poop?**
PhotoHokieNC 06/17/26 04:49 PM ET
You better get a patent for that!
EDGEMAN 06/17/26 05:41 PM ET
I’ve evaluated it.**
IB4TECH 06/17/26 03:03 PM ET
Are you down with ATP???**
HOKIE 06/17/26 01:46 PM ET
Adenosine triphosphate?**
EDGEMAN 06/17/26 04:04 PM ET
i'm sure he's next to get killed by BIG Gas**
VT Pez4Life 06/17/26 12:44 PM ET
Or Big Battery?**
EDGEMAN 06/17/26 04:04 PM ET
Diodes of Doom!!!**
PhotoHokieNC 06/17/26 04:49 PM ET
The internet was free at the beginning- like the first dose of a drug**
bigbadbird 06/17/26 12:47 PM ET
what if it rains**
bigbadbird 06/17/26 12:38 PM ET
The devices multiply. 😱**
PhotoHokieNC 06/17/26 12:44 PM ET
Can we feed them after midnight? **
fsghokie 06/17/26 01:21 PM ET