Algae can be used to produce biodiesel as a renewable fuel alternative. Algae are grown in containment pools and fed oils to produce lipid oils, over half the algae's mass, which can then be converted into biodiesel through a process of mixing with methanol and lye. Biodiesel produced from algae costs only 5 cents per gallon to produce, much cheaper than the $4 per gallon cost of normal gasoline. The author argues that algae biodiesel should be researched further to enable mass production and help achieve energy independence.

1. Algae The actual green fuel By: Nick Bappe