Evaluating optimal cultivation sites for microalgae as a sustainable biofuel energy resource

Abstract

Abstract Microalgae are promising candidates for the production of sustainable biofuels due to their high productivity, ability to grow in diverse environments, and carbon capture potential. However, the selection of suitable cultivation sites is crucial to achieve efficient and sustainable microalgae cultivation for biofuel production. This study discusses the evaluation of optimal cultivation sites for microalgae as a sustainable biofuel energy resource, with a focus on the naturally favorable conditions for microalgae cultivation in district Gwadar, Pakistan. The global demand for renewable energy sources has increased due to the rising energy crisis, and microalgae has emerged as an efficient source of biofuel on a large scale. The study utilizes geographic information systems to highlight suitable microalgae cultivation areas in district Gwadar. The results indicate that district Gwadar has the potential to overcome the energy crisis by cultivating microalgae as a biofuel energy source. The research provides a promising idea for designing a master plan to install a microalgae cultivation system in the highlighted sites for the concerned authorities.