Local Studies

According to Enteria et al. (2015), the Philippines has one of the highest

electricity prices in Asia, owing to the residential sector consuming a large portion of the

country's generated electricity. The development of energy efficient houses is critical in

light of a government program promoting renewable energy utilization and energy

efficiency. The installation of solar photovoltaic panels on the roof can reduce the

energy consumption of the house. Energy-saving measures such as adding insulation

to a concrete house, unplugging unused electrical appliances, and using light-emitting

diode lighting are important for lowering electric energy consumption.

Reid (2014) stated that the electrical charges emitted by specific products

determine which organic product emits the most electrical charge in a natural product

battery. There are acidic substances in some natural products. When you make an

organic product battery, the synthetic vitality in the corrosive is converted into electrical

vitality, much like a standard battery, forming a circuit and producing a small amount of

power. Copper and zinc (or galvanized) are the metals used in this experiment. The zinc

nail is a working metal that reacts with the fruit's acid. An electron exchange occurs

between the zinc nail and the acid from the fruit. The nails serve as battery poles, one

positive and one negative. Electrons travel from the positive pole to the negative pole

via the leads (the transmitter), generating enough power to operate the multimeter.

According to a study titled 'Citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, kalamansi, and pomelo

as an organic source of electricity,' the environment is currently in trouble due to citizens

who are careless in maintaining its beauty.

 As a citizen of a third-world country with a low economic status and high market

demands, they want to raise awareness about the negative consequences of disposing

of batteries, which are hazardous and harmful to the environment. The fruits can

produce electrical energy, which can be used to power an LED light. The well-executed

investigation was carried out at Gasmen's residence, their teammate's residence. The

location's advantages and disadvantages are discussed. It is natural and intended to

cause as little environmental harm as possible. The results were astounding, proving

that there is an alternative to batteries.

According to Alcantara's (2020) research, there are electrolytes in citrus fruits

that can light up a bulb with a small amount of voltage. It contains acidic content that,

depending on the amount and load of electricity required, can generate electricity. The

researcher created a manifestation and evidence that the acid capacity light bulb can

light. The acid strength is what determines whether or not the organic product, citrus

fruits, can conduct more electricity. The penny, which represents copper, and the

concrete nail, which represents zinc, assist the citrus fruit in gaining more voltage.

Citrus fruits, according to Alcantara (2020), do not generate electricity. They

simply conduct electricity by assisting in the completion of the circuit. A circuit with only

one or two fruits will produce a very weak current. But if you connect a few of them in a

series, in a circuit, you can generate enough electricity to light a light bulb. This

configuration is analogous to a multi-cell battery. Lemon has the most electrolytes, while

pomelo has the least amount of electrolytes. Between the lemon and the pomelo are the

citrus fruits grapefruit, orange, and dalandan. The fruit's citric acid and water act as an
electrolyte, assisting the flow of electricity through the circuit. When the fruit is used as a

battery, the acid and water in it act as the conductive chemical.

According to Cleofas (2018), the pH and voltage levels of citrus fruit juice

extracts are greatly affected by the amount of water added to the extract. The acidity of

the extract has been slightly reduced in the first ratio of 75ml extracts:25ml water, but it

is still capable of producing electricity. As a result, the Philippine Lemon has been

slightly altered, whereas the Guyabano has been greatly influenced due to its acidic

nature. The acidity is then equal to the electricity produced by the fruit extract and water

in the second ratio of 50ml extracts:50ml water. Finally, in the final ratio of 25ml

extracts:75, the acidity is greatly reduced due to the water lowering its pH level and the

voltage that it produces.

The brightness and physical appearance of the citrus fruit juice also influence the

voltage produced and the pH level because the lighter the color of the juice extract, the

lower the chances of acidity because it is still fresh. As a result, the darker the color, the

riper it is, with a higher chance of acidity. Finally, diluting the extracts with water has a

significant impact on the acidity, lowering the pH level and the voltage produced. It also

demonstrates that certain types of fruits, such as citrus fruits, can be used to generate

electricity. This research also demonstrates how the citric acid in these citrus fruits

causes electricity. (From "Electric Fruit," 2015).

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Alcantara, et al.2020. Lemon Battery as Alternative Energy. St. James School Of Subic,
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Cleofas, Lance. 2018. Comparison of Two Isolation Method in Generating Electricity

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Citrus aurantium (Orange), Citrofurtunella microcarpa (Philippine lemon), and
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Enteria, N., Awbi, H. & Yoshino, H. Application of renewable energy sources and new
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