Optimal integration of microalgae production with photovoltaic panels: environmental impacts and energy balance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microalgae are 10 to 20 times more productive than the current agricultural biodiesel producing oleaginous crops. However, they require larger energy supplies, so that their environmental impacts remain uncertain, as illustrated by the contradictory results in the literature. Besides, solar radiation is often too high relative to the photosynthetic capacity of microalgae. This leads to photosaturation, photoinhibition, overheating and eventually induces mortality. Shadowing microalgae with solar panels would, therefore, be a promising solution for both increasing productivity during hotter periods and producing local electricity for the process. The main objective of this study is to measure, via LCA framework, the energy performance and environmental impact of microalga

SUBMITTER: Morales M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6781331 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature