Chapter 353 (2/2)

Energy was always a critical priority in development, whether it was in the wasteland or the modern world. At the end of the 21st century of this world, biological power generation was the research priority of the three countries before there was a miraculous breakthrough in nuclear fusion power generation and before the first s.p.a.ce elevator was built. It was only then that Hydrogen-3 was continually transported back to the earth to create the relatively cheap nuclear fusion battery. It cooled down the investment in biological power generation.

One gram of hydrogen fusion generation created an equivalent power equal to the complete combustion of 11.2 tons of standard coal along with preserving the environment. Such a ma.s.sive amount of energy was leagues ahead of other types of power generation techniques. Because of this, although other power generation methods all possessed the theoretical potential to develop further, no one conducted more research.

But whether it was in the wasteland or in the modern world, renewable clean energy dominated the large market! Just like in Pannu Islands, since the area was designated as a tourist area, the coal-fired generation plant with relatively high pollution would not be built on the island. The island could only use the high cost and low-efficiency tidal power generation combined with solar power to meet the energy needs of the islands.

But if this existed, the Pannu Islands’ ma.s.sive sea would provide Xin with an endless amount of energy! Xin would no longer need to worry about power.

It was certainly a pleasant surprise to make a breakthrough in biotechnology during the nutrient supply recipe development process. Jiang Chen was astonished.

“The seaweed cells during photosynthesis cause a special photographic effect, creating a trace amount of electricity within the content of the cell. Although the electricity of a single cell is negligible, it is substantial for an entire seaweed plant.” w.a.n.g Fangpin began to explain the theory behind this type of seaweed. Although he explained it in simple terms, Jiang Chen was only interested in the last sentence.

“What’s the power generation amount per area?” Jiang Chen couldn’t help but ask.

“The current power generational efficiency is relatively low; it can only achieve 0.1 kilowatts per square meter. Most of the power is converted into heat, diffusing and increasing the temperature of the nearby water region, and there are also concerns about electricity diffusion under water. But with the prediction of the mathematical model, if all these problems are fixed, it would generate up to 1 kilowatt per square meter.”

“1 kilowatt per square meter!” Jiang Chen was again stunned.

If it were solar generation, 10 kilowatts of energy would require 40 panels with an area approximately equivalent to 64 square meters. Therefore, the energy generation would equate to 0.15 kilowatt per square meter! The “biological generator” used solar energy, but its electricity generation was 6.6 times better than traditional solar panels!

With the stunned look on Jiang Chen’s face, w.a.n.g Fangpin was relieved.

When they learned that there weren’t a lot of nuclear fusion batteries on the surface and that the base primarily used solar panels for power generation, he immediately thought of the stagnated power generational technology at the end of the 21st century. He happened to be a scientist in biotechnology as his first idea was biological power generation.

While the technology was yet to be completed, it wasn’t a hard task to create it standing on top of the giant. Just like a math problem that couldn’t be done by an elementary student could easily be solved in high school.

Because of the disconnect between moon and earth, the outdated power generation technology again had its purpose.

To be honest, their research team had completed the nutrient supply recipe five days ago. The reason why they chose to report their findings five days later was to research about seaweed power generation. It wasn’t a coincidence that they discovered the cell, but rather the result of genetic modification. He was afraid of telling Jiang Chen because he feared this dictator would penalize them for using up excessive research resources and intentionally delaying the reporting of the research findings.

Now that Jiang Chen was pleased with their research, he felt relieved.

With this, because this topic gained the traction, there was hope to continue their research; they would no longer need to live back on the surface and suffer.

But their concern was excessive, Jiang Chen didn’t mind them doing “personal work,” since their research all belonged to him in the end anyway.

“You guys did a great job! Excellent, what rewards do you want?” Jiang Chen laughed as he patted w.a.n.g Fangpin on the shoulder.

“No need for rewards.” w.a.n.g Fangpin shook his hands and smiled. “Just let us stay in the fallout shelter to continue our research. We have some achievements in the biological field.”

“I must reward you for your contribution to the base.” Jiang Chen thought for a moment before he had an idea.

“I have an idea. To reward you for your outstanding contribution to the base’s energy problem, I will reward you five with the honor of “outstanding scholars,” and a “knight emblem.” From now on, you will be the knight cla.s.s of the Fishbone base. Don’t underestimate the outstanding scholar name; it would mean that you’re permitted to freely enter and leave the fallout shelter without the permission of the camp leader. Even without working on this research project, you can live inside.

w.a.n.g Fangpin was ecstatic.

“Thank you, General!”

He had no interest in becoming part of the knight cla.s.s. He never visited the Fishbone base before nor did he want to. His only wish was to stay in the safe and comfortable fallout shelter.

“No need to thank me now, I will only grant you the honor after you complete the project.” Jiang Chen smiled.

“Count on us, we’ll definitely complete this project!” w.a.n.g Fangpin promised.

“Then I will wait for your good news. Let’s not talk about this anymore. Take me to see the improved nutrient supply.”

Seeing the nutrient supply was the priority of Jiang Chen’s trip. The faster it was produced, the sooner he could make money. He didn’t forget that he had thirty billion in debt.