Algae Smart
Spirulina Production Using Desalination Byproduct
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in September 2009 by Yankale Peretz, Algae Smart operates with 1–10 employees. The company focuses on sustainable agriculture solutions, particularly in the production of spirulina.
Business overview
Algae Smart develops technology for efficient spirulina production by utilizing the byproduct of reverse osmosis (RO) desalination. Its core technology integrates salty water management, concentrate disposal, and microalgae agriculture. The company's process transforms nitrates from RO concentrate into valuable spirulina biomass, while also achieving desalination and profitable disposal of the concentrate. Algae Smart serves the agriculture and food technology sectors, specifically targeting novel food and ingredients, with solutions for water treatment and sustainable growing systems.
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- What is Algae Smart's primary focus?
- Algae Smart's primary focus is on the production of spirulina using a technology designed to efficiently dispose of the byproduct of reverse osmosis (RO) desalination.
- Who founded Algae Smart?
- Algae Smart was founded by Yankale Peretz in September 2009.
- What problem does Algae Smart's technology address?
- Algae Smart's technology addresses the challenge of disposing of the concentrate byproduct from reverse osmosis (RO) desalination, which is high in salt and nitrates and typically expensive to manage.
- How does Algae Smart's process work?
- Algae Smart's process integrates the management of salty waters and disposal of RO concentrate with microalgae agriculture. Spirulina cultures transform nitrates from the concentrate into valuable biomass, while also facilitating desalination and profitable disposal of the concentrate.
- What are the environmental benefits of Algae Smart's pond technology?
- Algae Smart's pond technology meets strict environmental requirements for soil and aquifer protection, and it can be adapted to various climate conditions using low-cost greenhouses. The process also incorporates low-energy solutions for CO2 supply and spirulina drying.