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This Taiyo project page references Michigan Technological University along with the original URL (https://www.mtu.edu/unscripted/2026/05/michigan-tech-researchers-develop-selffueling-marine-battery-for-darpa-blue-program.html). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

DARPA BLUE Microbial Fuel Cell Power Supply System

Q: What is the latest status of the project “DARPA BLUE Microbial Fuel Cell Power Supply System”?

The status recorded for “DARPA BLUE Microbial Fuel Cell Power Supply System” is under development.

Sector: Advanced Electronics • Location: Houghton, Chesapeake Bay area, Galveston Bay area, Michigan, Maryland, Texas, United States

Source: Michigan Technological University

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Michigan Tech researchers are developing a self-refueling microbial fuel cell (MFC) power supply system for underwater sensors that converts dissolved organic matter and marine biomass into electrical power, enabling long-endurance ocean sensor deployments with fewer maintenance stops.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Advanced Electronics, Hydrogen, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Biomass, Aerospace & Defense, Education
Location: Houghton, Chesapeake Bay area, Galveston Bay area, Michigan, Maryland, Texas, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Michigan Technological University

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The project “DARPA BLUE Microbial Fuel Cell Power Supply System” is an infrastructure initiative in the Advanced Electronics sector, located in Houghton, Chesapeake Bay area, Galveston Bay area, Michigan, Maryland, Texas, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Michigan Technological University.

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Original status	under development
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Michigan Tech researchers are developing a self-refueling microbial fuel cell (MFC) power supply system for underwater sensors that converts dissolved organic matter and marine biomass into electrical power, enabling long-endurance ocean sensor deployments with fewer maintenance stops.
Original sector	Energy

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Michigan, Maryland, Texas
City	Houghton, Chesapeake Bay area, Galveston Bay area

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Source	Michigan Technological University
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Record type	Project
Sector	Advanced Electronics, Hydrogen, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Biomass, Aerospace & Defense, Education
Article published date	2026-05-14

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