Technology

Cost drivers for algal oil production include the initial investment cost for the cultivation system and auxiliary equipment, the operating cost for growing the biomass and the cost for harvesting the biomass and extracting the algal oil.

During the development of the novel photobioreactor technology, key focus has been on designing a photobioreactor with maximum scalability, a low-cost material and design, a large reactor volume and an internal aeration system, thereby significantly lowering both the initial investment cost and the operating cost.

Considering that the cultivation of micro algae in industrial scale will require significant space, focus has also been put on developing a photobioreactor that can be used both on land and at sea. The result of these development efforts is a unique proprietary technology for low-cost cultivation of micro algae in a closed environment.

Flexible polymer photobioreactor in seawater

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:

• Low cost material and design
• High biomass density
• Optimal light exposure
• Maximum scalability
• Land or sea

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• No supporting structure, efficient temperature control, harvesting facilitator, no dark zones, mechanisms to avoid photo inhibition and weather protection.

A patent pending protects both the photobioreactor and the method for cultivating micro algae in such photobioreactor in approx. 140 countries.

Cooperation agreement with Universitat de les Illes Balears

Algasol Renewables has entered into a cooperation agreement with Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) to enhance scientific cooperation in the development of technologies directed to the production of biofuels through algae.

In addition to the cooperation with the UIB, Algasol Renewables pursues an active partnership strategy to advance the commercialization of its novel technology.  More about strategy »