Bio-photovoltaics (BPVs) are an emerging technology reliant on the photosynthesis of algal species to produce bioelectricity. This light-dependent process is based on the harvest of solar energy to transform water into electrons and molecular oxygen, which are released into the external environment. An electrode (anode) collects these released electrons, providing a power output and enabling electricity to flow to a more positive electrode (cathode) via an external circuit. Rapid growth, photosynthetic efficiency and abundance are valuable qualities that make algae a photosynthetic organism of choice for the development of bio-photovoltaics.

This project proposes the integration of algae into large-scale design proposals. To keep the algae alive, a composite was established, providing water and nutrients to the algae.