Discover the art & science of converting Sun's energy to Oil

Peering into the future seldom produces a clear picture, but this is not the case with Biofuels, whose longterm impacts on the global economy appear pretty clear. The future for biofuels is secure; the question is what feedstock for biodiesel is sustainable and profitable in the long term. As sustainable alternatives are sought in a bid to enhance energy security while reducing carbon emissions, the focus of researchers has shifted to "next generation" Biodiesels – those not made from food crops such as soy or palm.

Algae farming for oil is the next biggest opportunity for the Biofuel industry.
Algae, like corn, soybeans, sugar cane, Jatropha, and other plants, use photosynthesis to convert solar energy into chemical energy. They store this energy in the form of oils, carbohydrates, and proteins. The plant oil can be converted to biodiesel; hence biodiesel is a form of solar energy. The more efficient a particular plant is at converting that solar energy into chemical energy, the better it is from a biodiesel perspective, and algae are among the most photosynthetically efficient plants on earth.

Algae have a simple cellular structure, a lipid-rich composition and a rapid reproduction rate. In addition, many algae species can grow in saltwater and other harsh conditions — whereas soy and corn require arable land and fresh water, which will be in increasingly short supply as the world’s population balloons.

Growdiesel Climate Care Council is pleased to invite you to the inaugural International Summit on Algae Biofuels to be held on the 17th, 18th & 19th of September 2008 in New Delhi, India. The Summit is focused on next generation of Biofuels using Algae as the main feedstock. The summit offers an excellent opportunity for
investors, entrepreneurs, Biofuel companies, renewable fuel experts, their associates and academia to share their valuable experiences and knowledge.

The main objective of the Summit is to provide an up-to-date understanding of the next generation feedstocks and technologies in the Algae Biofuel Industry. The Summit will be an excellent platform to disseminate information regarding recent research and development activities in the fields of phycology, algae
mass production systems, photobioreactor technologies and other important areas of Algae Biofuel Industry.

Biofuels are emerging as a trillion dollar futuristic industry, and this summit offers many value added opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs and Biofuel companies as well as industry experts. The summit’s technical & financial topics will encompass the entire Algae Biofuel Industry. For more details pl. visit http://www.algaebiofuelsummit.com