UGA to get $1.2M for algae research, biofuel study

The University of Georgia will work with the University of Puerto Rico to develop a renewable energy center focused on growing algae-based biofuels, reports the Associated Press.

The partnership will be funded through a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. UGA will receive $1.2 million of the money for its algae research facility, the news service reports.

As part of their work, researchers will study the economic viability of an algae-based biofuels industry, AP reported.

Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/morning_call/2011/12/uga-to-get-12m-for-algae-research.html