The cultivation of microalgae can make an important contribution to the transition to a more sustainable society
or bio based economy. Algae are not only suitable for environmental friendly production of biofuel, but also for the
use of waste streams. They grow excellent on e.g. carbon dioxide from flue gases, residual water of agro-industrial
companies and even diluted digested from manure. In return they produce valuable raw materials. Another
advantage of algae is that they can be produced on waste land – desert. The most important factor for proper growth
is sun light