Algae Biodiesel Solar Panels

As mentioned earlier when the thick green line of algae is along the bottom edge of the panels then conditions are ripe for lichen growth as illustrated in this picture.

Algae biodiesel solar panels. This process converts sunlight into usable energy at roughly 2 efficiency whereas solar panels can do it at 25 efficiency or higher algae for biofuels is typically farmed in ponds using. Using algae to make solar panels more efficient with life s help a team of marine biologists and biotechnologists in sweden are growing solar energy retaining algae for use in solar panels. From now on micro algae will be cultivated in 129 transparent glass panels individually measuring 2 5 x 0 7 metres which make up its bio skin. 4 3 for c3 land plants including woody round leafed plants.

The solar panel fueled electric car takes a little less that 1 5 the amount of land to run as a algae biodiesel powered car. The verde system revolves around our unique photobioreactor what we simply call an algae panel. They are taking advantage of millions of years of evolution to advance modern day solar technology. 95 of all plants.

Measuring 2 5 by 5 our panels are placed on the roof of your home or anywhere in direct sunlight. While these panels are used to produce energy they also regulate light and provide shade. The maximum efficiency of converting solar energy to biomass energy is estimated at about. Algae on solar panels is not given the opportunity to grow if the solar panels are not cleaned regularly.

Though algae lack roots stems and leaves like land plants they use photosynthesis which is the process of using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into food for itself. Green algae are also efficient biocatalysts and can transform solar energy and carbon dioxide directly into different valuable compounds such as vitamins antioxidants polymers and carbohydrates. It is by far the more efficient source of energy for sustainable transportation. Algae are among the fastest growing plants in the world and about 50 percent of their weight.

We get the bulk of our energy from the sunshine said kertz.