A greenhouse-like test facility in Japan is generating electricity using 1,500 wooden boxes filled with soil and compost, according to a report by Asharq Al-Awsat.
The "Ku-An" lab, designed by Satoshi Nakagawa, represents an experimental approach to energy generation that has faced skepticism from critics over the years.
The project, which glints in the night halfway up a hill, demonstrates the potential of harvesting power from organic materials.
While the technology remains in the testing phase, it underscores the ongoing innovation in renewable energy sources as markets continue to seek alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.
Investors and traders are monitoring developments in alternative energy technologies, particularly those that could offer scalable solutions.
The soil-based energy experiment, while not yet commercially viable, adds to the broader narrative of energy diversification and sustainability efforts globally.