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You ever see those projects where they generate biofuel from algae growing ontop / against building using special build tanks? Its really cool.

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Cool, but also energy efficient?

It certainly beats bare roofs. AFAIK photosynthesis is still more efficient than photovoltaic, too. In any case, it's easier to store biofuel than electricity.

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