How to turn sewage plants into power stations

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Combining fuel cell with other technologies could provide power for entire water grids, scientists say

Sewage can be used to generate electricity using a new device revealed by scientists on Thursday. It combines a fuel cell with other technologies to convert waste water treatment stations into power plants,...

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