In the United States, a device was demonstrated to obtain electricity from onion juice

In the United States, a device was demonstrated, which turns onion juice into electricity. The Oxnard, the office of which is located in California, showed an invention on Friday on the territory of Gills Onions - the largest manufacturer Luke in America, Reuters reports.

In onion juice, a high sucrose content. which bacteria loves. Bacteria produce methane, gas enters two fuel cells with a capacity of 300 kilowatts, which produce enough electricity for 460 houses.

Representatives of The Oxnard hope that thanks to the new apparatus they will save $ 700 thousand every year on electricity. The project invested $ 9.5 million.

The problem has not yet been solved what to do with onions. Production is hoped to be made by non -currently decided by 2011.