I believe this is rather a good concept if it is implemented properly and correctly. We can't only rely on solar energy all the time. Moreover, combining other green energy sources and this one, it would be a great workaround to use lost energy more efficiently. pratyush_cetb Though, there are some points like, if maximum voltage of MFC which 1.16 volts( from chart, which I assume are logged from this MFC project readings) than how come did you managed to charge super capacitor and that too with low current. Also, Creating MFC video is not clear on how you did it. And somehow everything worked as you've shown in video.
I liked your idea and presentation. Why choose microbial power as opposed to solar? Will this technology be limited to temperate areas and low altitude areas where the ambient temperature remains above 0 C? Do you have an alternative to microbial for the areas where the temps drop below 0C?
We have designed the power management scheme as the microbial fuel cell will charge the supercapacitors in every 20 minutes and then wake up sensor node sense the data for 50 seconds and start charging again. And this cycle goes on.
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