Wisconsin gives half million dollars for algae biofuel research
The Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund gave out roughly half a million dollars to two companies researching the potential of algae biofuel and other sources.
The state government unveiled close to half a million dollars in grants to two Wausau-based companies looking into developing biofuel from various feedstocks, including wood wastes and algae.
American Science and Technology Corp. will receive $150,000 for research on turning woodchips, wood waste and switchgrass into fuel and industrial chemicals. The process is expected to improve processes at paper pulp manufacturing plants. Grand Meadow Energies, the recipient of another $265,000 grant, is aiming to create biodiesel from algae, whey wastes and other ingredients.
