Algae Biodiesel Solar Panels

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Algae biodiesel solar panels.

While these panels are used to produce energy they also regulate light and provide shade. We are a giant solar collecting system. 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. 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.

The verde system revolves around our unique photobioreactor what we simply call an algae panel. We get the bulk of our energy from the sunshine said kertz. 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. 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.

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. Algae are among the fastest growing plants in the world and about 50 percent of their weight. 4 5 for algae. 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.

They are taking advantage of millions of years of evolution to advance modern day solar technology. 4 3 for c3 land plants including woody round leafed plants. This process converts sunlight into usable energy at roughly 2 efficiency whereas solar panels can do it at 25 efficiency or higher hann explained. Algae on solar panels is not given the opportunity to grow if the solar panels are not cleaned regularly.

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