The advantage is that the surface of cultivating land is very reduced. Studies have proofed that algae can produce with 30% more biodiesel than the normal plants used in present. The biodiesel from algae isn’t toxic, it doesn’t contain sulphur and it’s entirely biodegradable. Some species of algae have more than 50 % oil. In the conditions of the Black Sea and in the other lakes of Dobrogea (Dobrudja), we consider that there are enough algae to assure the technologic efficiency for creating biodiesel and to solve the eutrophication issues of our area. The biodiesel reduces the CO2 and SO2 emissions because it doesn’t burn completely and because it doesn’t contains H2.
L of oil/Ha/year |
|
Cereals |
180 |
Soya |
480 |
Sunflower |
1020 |
Turnip |
1270 |
Palm oil |
6350 |
Algae |
5000-15000 |
Since micro algae grow much faster than conventional crops, and some have a high content of oil, algae have the greatest potential to produce biodiesel, more than the conventional cultures.