The production of biomass is one way to harvest abundant solar energy. This report investigates the use of plant oils converted to biodiesel as a source of energy. The U.S. energy demand is compared to oil yields from soy, oil palm and microalgae. Current obstacles to viability are summarized and some recommendations are presented.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Akinci, Berk

Subject

• Energy
• Industry
• Sustainability
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02B014I

Keyword

• Renewable energy sources
• Biomass energy
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Thompson, Robert W.

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright