Biocentric Energy Holdings, Inc. (BEHL)

[beastieboy]

I don't know about production numbers between the two. Don't have hard data, just my own general observations.

1. BEHL needs alot less material per square foot than RWE's PBR. Less cost for BEHL.

2. BEHL has a lot more space in their PBR in which to grow algae (i.e. bigger tubes). More algae output for BEHL.

3. RWE's vertical PBR means that: 1) they'll need to spend more energy/money pumping water vertically, and 2) they'll need more infrastructure with which to build a comparably sized PBR. Less cost for BEHL.

The one argument made against the BEHL system is the fact that they need more land for it than RWE, because the system is flat. I think this is mitigated by the fact that the land to grow algae can literally be in the middle of the desert.

Anyway, those are a couple thoughts. I used to talk to the old project manager for BEHL on a regular basis, and he said their numbers stood up against all other PBR output numbers known as of this January. The trick is in the cost of the system, and the business model they're using to get the tubes on the ground.