Why does Aquatic Energy grow algae in an open-pond system versus using photo-bioreactors?
Aquatic Energy approaches the producing algae as an agricultural process rather than a manufacturing process. With this, we have developed biological methods to control the growth and purity of our open-pond algae cultures. We avoid prohibitively high costs of photo-bioreactors in taking this low-cost approach to algae production. We carefully control quality and purity in producing our own feedstock, and at the same time eliminate many of the traditional external pressures that affect the supply or cost. The result is high-quality oil and meal at the most competitive prices.
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