Fast-growing algae can be eligible for the production of biodiesel. At a liter price of up to € 50, this form of biodiesel is not yet competitive. For this reason, the American Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute wants to grow very large algae farms to cut costs. The farms are monitored by remote-controlled sensor robots.
Another approach is to increase the growth of algae with genetically modified sugar tar by about 30%. Researchers estimate that up to 10% of US fueanl demand can be met if such algae farms can be established and used intensively on all appropriate coastal regions. How far the price can be reduced, will be seen yet.
