Spain tests field urea production system powered by biobatteries and solar

The CONFETI project, coordinated by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, has commissioned a pilot system that produces urea fertilizer directly in the field from CO₂ and nitrates in an electrochemical reactor. It runs on energy from biobatteries and solar panels after three years of research.

• System synthesizes nitrogen fertilizer urea from CO₂ and nitrates
• Powered by biobatteries and solar panels
• CONFETI project is coordinated by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
• Pilot launched after three years of research