solarsavers

About the team

we are bring expertise in biology, technology and computing particularly in biology about the use of photosynthetic bacteria and fungi to generate essential resources, and integrating them with biological systems. we can design automated systems to optimize resource production, while we can address issues like food waste and resource inefficiency. our drive stems from a passion for creating innovative,unique solutions that tackle resource scarcity and environmental challenges both on Mars and Earth and ensure a more sustainable future for space exploration and global sustainability.

Our vision

On Mars, there is a lack of resources (water, nutrients, and energy) necessary to sustain plant life and provide essential products like food and drinking water, which is crucial for future human exploration and colonization. On Earth, food waste and resource inefficiency are major environmental issues. our goal is to create a system that combines solar energy and bacterias especially photosynthetic bacteria to produce water, minerals, and nutrients, enabling sustainable plant growth and resource management on Mars and Earth. This system would also help recycle food waste, could be beneficial for environmental sustainability.

Our solution

We should first ask the question: What resources could we use on Mars to grow plants and obtain food? I identified two main resources that can be easily utilized and yield quicker results: the Sun and bacteria. Additionally, fungi could play a crucial role as well. These resources can provide the nutrients needed to grow plants and produce food products. Bacteria can use sunlight to produce the essential minerals required by plants. To harness this, we can construct solar panels made with more advanced materials than those used on Earth. These panels could emit sunlight more effectively. Beneath the panels, a bacteria medium would be conditioned to produce water and minerals that can serve various purposes, such as providing drinking water, irrigating plants, and more. We already have sufficient knowledge in computer science, machinery, and biology to construct such a system. This way, we could use solar energy in combination with bacteria—particularly photosynthetic bacteria, which are the most important for producing these byproducts. If successful, this machine could also be used on Earth. For instance, we could feed the bacteria with food waste, allowing them to produce the desired resources more effectively. Such a system would not only reduce waste but also create a sustainable method for producing water, minerals, and other essential products.