Development of a generic methodology for assessment of microalgae cultivation potential using GIS

Biofuels have gained the esteem of being an important component of the renewable energy matrices in the international level. In most cases, it is the second generation biofuel which is derived from the lignocellulose agriculture and forest residue which threatens the environment like land use changes. Microalgae has been considered as an energy crop which has huge potential for biofuel production. It has the capacity for carbon dioxide fixation and detoxification of wastewater from the industries and it does not compete with the primary needs of the human being i.e. land, food and water. Many studies have been carried out to assess the technological aspects of biofuel production from the microalgae. This study reviews and develop a generic methodology for the inspection and assessment of microalgae cultivation potential in a particular site using Geographic Information System (GIS).