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The Energy Department focuses on the next generation of energy technologies — from advanced nuclear reactors to algae biofuels — conducting basic research in its network of 17 national laboratories, and aiding private companies struggling to bring risky new technologies to market.

Interest in algae - based biofuels has blossomed in the past year, sparking major investments from Exxon Mobil Corp. and Dow Chemical Co., and it has gained steam on Capitol Hill, as well.

And unlike other biofuel feedstocks, algae production has minimal impact on freshwater supplies — especially when it can be undertaken in ocean waters or even wastewater.

Mother ship Eve's jet engines will run on kerosene initially but are also capable of running on butanol, a biofuel that can be made from algae.

Lower on NAS's list of potential concerns were the consequences of accidentally releasing genetically modified algae into the environment and the effects of converting rangeland or pastureland to biofuel - making ponds.

The National Academy of Sciences» report on the sustainability of algae biofuels highlights concerns that have already been resolved, industry heads said yesterday.

Just as in algae biofuel production on land, the floating OMEGA bags use water, solar energy and carbon dioxide — which in this case is absorbed through the plastic membrane — to produce sugar that algae metabolize into lipids.

Given the EU cap of 7 % on the final consumption of biofuels produced from agricultural crops, there is increased interest in advanced biofuels produced from non-food materials, including algae.

Today Pollack published an overview on algal biofuels that features two San Diego algae biofuels startups — Synthetic Genomics and Sapphire Energy — and mentions the concerns raised in some quarters about growing genetically engineered algae in open ponds.

Peter Fend, Olya: An Algae / Plastic Harvesting and Biofuel Production Submarine based on a Russian Nuclear - Missile Submarine Design, 2015.

Most talk of algae and renewable energy on TreeHugger involves liquid biofuels, but a new plan being put forth in Venice hopes to use algae to generate electricity and allow the city take one large step towards being entirely off fossil fuels: The idea is to take two kinds of algae which are brought in attached to ships, Sargassum muticum and Undaria pinnafitida, and use it in a new 40 MW power plant.

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Most talk of algae and renewable energy on TreeHugger involves liquid biofuels, but a new plan being put forth in Venice hopes to use algae to generate electricity and allow the city take one large step towards being

There are dozens of companies and more universities working on algae to biofuel processes.

On August 11, the Financial Times reported on the promise of «synthetic biology,» including the development of algae that generates biofuelOn August 11, the Financial Times reported on the promise of «synthetic biology,» including the development of algae that generates biofuelon the promise of «synthetic biology,» including the development of algae that generates biofuels.

The question remains: Is Big Oil's investment in algae biofuels based on confidence in a credible alternative to fossil fuels, or is it nothing more than a public relations stunt?

As a result of the 2007 law, written by Democrats, a significant part of that effort is now focused on developing advanced biofuels like those made from algae with reduced carbon footprints.

My columns have covered LEDs, solar power, wind power, demand - response, green chemistry, smart grid innovation, water technologies, geothermal, biofuels (with a big focus on algae), electric vehicles, carbon capture and storage, nuclear, wave and tidal power, biogas, waste reduction, energy storage, advanced materials... you name it.

In 2007, Amy won the Folio Eddie for excellence in magazine editorial for her feature on algae as a feedstock for biofuel, which was published in Sustainable Industries magazine.

But not if Croatian Architects UPI2M have their way; They propose building vertical farms and biofuel factories on top of existing gas stations, using algae and bamboo grown on top to fuel up cars below.

We encourage Virgin to not give up on finding truly sustainable second - generation biofuels (made from algae, for example) that don't compete with food and fresh water resources.

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In this sweeping town hall meeting moderated by New York Times environmental reporter Andrew Revkin, pioneering scientists presented research at the vanguard of solar, wind, geothermal and algae / biofuel energy, while conservationists and high - level policy - makers provided additional perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by this urgent global problem.

Minor changes to an existing Federal tax incentive for second - generation biofuels (i.e., biofuel made from cellulose, algae, duckweed, or cyanobacteria) could mitigate the current elevated risk of investing in the industry that is retarding its advance, according to a new paper by a team from the International Council on Clean... Read more →

Only yesterday we reported on a company promoting algae biofuels technology to KLM airlines and major cruiseships, although it has to be said that some of our commenters were a little sceptical.

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A couple of new papers have now been published on the energy return on investment (EROI) of algae - based bioenergy when coupled to a wastewater treatment plant (Energy Return on Investment for Algal Biofuel Production Coupled with Wastewater Treatment: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/wef/wer/2012/00000084/00000009/art00002).

When eventually built out it will produce 100 barrels of algae biofuel a day, and currently the five - year - old startup is making algae fuel on ponds across about 100 acres.