Now plants can grow without sunlight! Scientists use artificial photosynthesis to grow food in the dark

They used a 2-step electrocatalytic process to convert CO2, electricity and water into acetate. The food-producing plants then consumed this acetate to grow. Interestingly, if combined with solar power panels, this system could increase the conversion efficiency of sunlight, up to 18 times more than biological photosynthesis in some foods.