Book chapter
Potential of converting solar energy to electricity and chemical energy
Biomass and Biofuels from Microalgae, Vol.2, pp.311-329
Springer International Publishing
2015
Abstract
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.
Details
- Title
- Potential of converting solar energy to electricity and chemical energy
- Authors/Creators
- D. Parlevliet (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityN.R. Moheimani (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Contributors
- N.R. Moheimani (Editor) - Murdoch UniversityM.P. McHenry (Editor)K. de Boer (Editor)P.A. Bahri (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Biomass and Biofuels from Microalgae, Vol.2, pp.311-329
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Identifiers
- 991005540824007891
- Copyright
- © 2015 Springer International Publishing Switzerland
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Engineering and Information Technology; School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Additional Information
- Series Title: Biofuel and Biorefinery Technologies; Vol. 2
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