Algae - Entries in Renewable Energy

  1. Algae: More Than Just A Fuel SourceAlgae: More Than Just A Fuel Source

    While algae might not be what you want to swim in, there's no mucking about when it comes to the diverse uses scientists continue to discover about the fastest growing organism in the world. It can produce 15,000 gallons of oil per year but its bi-products stand to be just as useful, here is a list of just a few of them.…

  1. Algae Patents: Protecting Investors or Promoting Growth?Algae Patents: Protecting Investors or Promoting Growth?

    With the growing interest in Algae fuel comes concerns that restrictive licensing and broad patent claims could slow the technological development of what could perhaps become the largest source of 'clean' oil.…

  1. Algae Breakthrough: Air Force to Begin Fuel ProductionAlgae Breakthrough: Air Force to Begin Fuel Production

    We thought we were several years away from cost-effective algae biofuel, but it looks like the Department of Defense has achieved a breakthrough. If it pans out, this could be a game-changer for energy in all aspects of life... …

  1. Take your Algae News with a Grain of Salt

    A study released this week says Algae fuels may not be worth it. But critics point out that the study’s data were old – some more than ten years old. Scientists often butt heads with businessmen... but it looks like our story may have a happy, green ending. …

  1. Green PlasticGreen Plastic

    One way to deal with the petro-plastic problem - make plastic out of algae…

  1. Fed Awards $100 Million to Sapphire for AlgaeFed Awards $100 Million to Sapphire for Algae

    Green fuels get more green - $104.5 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. …

Why Algae?

Algea can consist of up to 50 percent OIL, the stuff our world runs on. The possibilities are endless, high quality oil that can be used in cars & airplanes, to heat up our homes, to generate electricity and much more, it's a revolution waiting to happen. Watch this video to find out more, from leading scientist, on the future of algae.

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