It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry ?
- 1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.
- 2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed.
- 3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns.
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1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC IAS – 2017
Statement 2 is correct. Setting up and engineering an algae-based biofuel production facility requires significant scientific and technological expertise, especially in areas like strain selection, cultivation optimization, harvesting, and lipid extraction/conversion. Developing countries might face limitations in accessing or developing this high level of specialized knowledge and technology.
Statement 3 is correct. To make algae biofuel production economically competitive with fossil fuels, large-scale facilities are generally required to achieve economies of scale. Setting up such large-scale facilities necessitates significant land and water resources and can potentially raise ecological concerns (e.g., water usage, potential impact on local ecosystems, energy input) and social concerns (e.g., land use conflict, resource competition with food production).
– Algae biofuel production is technologically complex and requires specialized expertise.
– Economic viability often demands large scale, which can have significant resource implications and raise environmental/social concerns.