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Microbial protein from solar power

Using solar panels to produce microbial protein could provide an energy-efficient way to feed the world, according to research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

An international team of scientists used computer simulations drawn from laboratory results to model large-scale microbial food production facilities, which use solar energy, air, water, and nutrients to grow microbes. After harvesting and processing the protein-rich biomass, …