Turn-key Microalgae Cultivation Facility in Southern California available
In California, the National Algae Association highlighted the availability of a “turn-key Microalgae Cultivation Facility” located 10 miles inland in North San Diego County. According to NAA, the farm covers 4 acres and can be expanded to 6 acres if desired (the land is on a 10 year lease than can be extended).
Currently 20 covered lined raceway ponds (paddlewheels, motors, controllers all included) are in place, various sizes including 4 of the largest size – 600 square meters in size covering 1-2 acres of the current 4 available. All of the electric needs are in place and operational, likewise water, pumps, storage tanks and plumbing. Harvesting (settling tanks and centrifuge) and drying (drum dryer with boiler) are also integrated, as is a large freezer storage space for product (and vacuum packaging). CO2 bulk storage tanks and piping as well as nutrient storage container (and a sizeable inventory of nutrients) as well as a laboratory trailer are all on site.
This site has been used for 2 years as a pilot/commercial demo facility for a technology that now in the commercial scale planning stage. The site includes a small house suitable for a production manager. The site is available starting in January/February. Terms are negotiable.
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