The document describes an artificial leaf that can turn sunlight directly into chemical fuel by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen gases. When placed in water and exposed to sunlight, the artificial leaf uses silicon, cobalt, and nickel to generate streams of oxygen and hydrogen bubbles on either side. The gases can be collected and stored to deliver power through burning or fuel cells. Key advantages are storing energy chemically like leaves and using abundant, inexpensive materials. Challenges include safely storing hydrogen gas and improving efficiency. Research continues to boost efficiency and explore cheaper photovoltaic materials than silicon. The goal is powering each home directly with this technology.