About algae

Algae are without a doubt the feedstock of tomorrow. Most people are unaware of the potential of the slimy, green threads you find in rivers, ponds, lakes and the like. Yet, microalgae hold a host of high value compounds. They are highly acclaimed for their bulky levels of poly-unsaturated fatty acids and potent antioxidants. At the same time, they are an abundant source of carbohydrates, proteins rich in essential amino acids, vitamins and trace elements. Often, they also possess antibacterial, antiviral and/or immune-stimulatory activity. These properties find use in nutritive supplements, medication, cosmetics, feed and food applications, and chemicals.

Advantages

Algae transform sunlight into biomass with impressive efficiency, easily outperforming traditional crops like sugarcane. Furthermore, algae require no fertile soil. Growing algae therefore does not compete with traditional agriculture. Given the appropriate production circumstances (such as in the ProviAPT cultivation system) algae can be cultivated all year through, both in fresh and salt water. In addition, during growth greenhouse gas CO₂ is captured and oxygen released.