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15. Potential of Converting Solar Energy to Electricity and Chemical Energy

verfasst von : David Parlevliet, Navid R. Moheimani

Erschienen in: Biomass and Biofuels from Microalgae

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Chemical energy can be produced from solar energy via photosynthesis. Solar energy can also be converted into electricity via photovoltaic devices. These two mechanisms would seem to compete for the same resources. However, due to differences in the spectral requirements, there is an opportunity to coproduce both electricity and chemical energy from a single facility. We propose to introduce an active filter or solar panel above a microalgae pond to generate both electricity and chemical energy. There are several advantages to such technology including reduced heating (saving freshwater) and an independent electricity supply. Additionally, by channeling targeted illumination back into the microalgae ponds, we can double the amount of light absorbed by the microalgae. This can result in increased biomass productivity.

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Titel: Potential of Converting Solar Energy to Electricity and Chemical Energy
verfasst von: David Parlevliet
Navid R. Moheimani
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Biomass and Biofuels from Microalgae
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-16639-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-16640-7

Copyright-Jahr: 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16640-7_15