Algae-based biodiesel myths and realities report published

Renewable Energy Access published a report on algae-based biodiesel myths and realities for the biofuel stock that can produce up to 10,000 gallons of oil per acre. Soy, by contrast, has a biodiesel yield of less than 250 gallons per acre . Concerns about algae-based biodiesel relate to the commercial viability of current extraction technology and whether algae-based biodiesel is still truly in the research stage.

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