Technology

Algae oil production cost drivers include the initial investment cost for the production system, including auxiliary equipment, the operating cost for growing the biomass and the cost for harvesting the biomass and extracting the algae oil.

During the development of the novel photobioreactor technology, key focus has been on designing a photobioreactor with industrial scalability, a low-cost material and a design that significantly lowers both the initial investment cost and the operating cost. The result of these development efforts is a flexible multi-compartment photobioreactor floating on water.

New industry platform for industrial-scale algae biomass production

The Algasol Renewables photobioreactor is made of a thin and flexible polymer material that is positioned in seawater – whether being a seawater pond on land or in the actual sea.

Compared to alternative closed micro algae systems, the photobioreactor technology from Algasol Renewables contains multiple advantages, including:

• Full flexibility on location
• Low cost material and design
• Industrial scalability
• Optimal light exposure
• Highest biomass concentration
• Low energy consumption
• Weather protection

A patent pending in national phase in 70 countries, including China, India, Europe and the USA, protects all key aspects of the technology.

Algasol Renewables pursues an active partnership strategy in connection with the commercialization of its novel technology.  More about strategy »