Accelerating Energy Production with Microbes
Imagine a world where energy comes from nature – reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
Unlocking the Energy Potential of Biomass
SunEthanol is leading the way in developing new technologies to tap the world's vast biomass resources. Conventional technologies for converting biomass into ethanol have never been cost competitive on a commercial scale. SunEthanol's breakthrough Q Microbe™ technology changes that.
SunEthanol's Q Microbe™ technology is based on a novel microorganism first discovered by Dr. Susan Leschine, a microbiologist at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Q Microbe™ converts a wide array of cellulosic material (biomass) from plant and organic matter directly into ethanol. Unlike traditional ethanol production, SunEthanol uses a single step process. The result? Lower capital costs and increased ethanol output.
SunEthanol's patented process enables companies to sustainably produce ethanol from biomass - converting green into gold for its investors and customers - while simultaneously addressing global concerns about climate change and energy independence...» More on the Technology
Massachusetts Governor Presents Plan for a Clean Energy Future
"If Massachusetts gets clean energy right, the whole world will be our customer," said Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick in a speech given to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 1st. Touting the economic, as well as environmental, benefits of promoting clean energy technology in Massachusetts, Governor Patrick referred to SunEthanol's Q Microbe™ as "a transformational breakthrough" and outlined some energy initiatives of his administration, including a bill to exempt cellulosic biofuel from the state's gasoline tax. The Governor ended his speech by declaring, "Massachusetts has what it takes to lead a clean energy economy...technology, innovation and skill." » View Gov. Patrick's Speech
In Microbe, Vast Power For Biofuel
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced that by 2010, the state would require all home heating oil and diesel fuel to contain some biofuel, or plant-based fuel, such as ethanol. A recent discovery made by UMass Amherst microbiologist Dr. Susan Leschine could help the state meet that mandate. WFCR's Tina Antolini explains.
