Microalgae Production Facility: Raceway Ponds and High-Rate Algal Ponds

This 3D animation provides an immersive walkthrough of a cutting-edge microalgae production facility, showcasing raceway ponds and high-rate algal ponds (HRAPs) designed for sustainable algae cultivation and carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The video complements a comprehensive guide that covers the design, scalability, and sustainability of open photobioreactors. Key features demonstrated in the animation include optimized light penetration, flow dynamics, and CO₂ supply, as well as advanced strategies for non-revenue water (NRW) reduction and pollution control from source to sea.
The animation also illustrates the integration of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), and Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) frameworks to ensure operational transparency and sustainability. Real-time monitoring through machine learning and remote sensing enhances water stewardship, carbon removal (CDR), and overall system efficiency. Additionally, the video highlights sediment-based water quality indicators and result-based financing strategies aligned with green finance taxonomies. This facility represents a model for scalable, environmentally impactful, and economically viable algae-based solutions, offering long-term value for industries and communities.