Algae, being the fastest growing organism utilize maximum resource of energy from its environment. Notably 20% increase in algae growth can be 30% profitable for the cultivators. In this regard, John Erricson, CEO of AlgaStar inc, presented a few interesting concepts at 2013 Algae Biomass Summit in Orlando.<\/p>\n
AlgaStar Inc., is a technology company in the field of algae cultivation, located in Florida, United States. Laboratory tests at AlgaStar Inc., have proven that the biological stimulation from electromagnetic waves or microwaves can accelerate algal growth better than natural sunlight. This electromagnetic wave energy is found to increase the algal biomass and its lipid oil production up to 300%.<\/p>\n
Another innovative technology developed by AlgaStar Inc., is SolarMagnetron TM<\/sup>. The Automated Biocontroller system (ABC) in the device uses light efficiently. During the day it maximizes the natural sunlight. ABC also produces artificial sunlight at specific wavelengths at night time using the specially domed acrylic lenses and flat panel glass reactors containing highly efficient fluorescent and LED lights. This optimizes the algae photosynthesis without interruption and allows the grower to harvest 1% of biomass in every 15 minutes or 50% once in a day.<\/p>\n