India First Algae Tree: The country’s first algae tree has been planted in Bhopal, which has the capacity to clean the air as much as 25 trees. This technology based on micro algae and solar energy can play a big role in fighting pollution. Know how the algae tree works.
What Is Algae Tree: Amidst rapidly increasing pollution, decreasing greenery and suffocating air, India has taken a new step towards environmental protection. The country’s first ‘Algae Tree’ has been planted in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. This unique technology not only claims to clean the air, but because of its greater impact in less space, it is also being considered as the smart green technology of the future.
Pictures and videos of this ‘algae tree’ are becoming increasingly viral on social media. People are even calling it “the tree of the future” and “the oxygen plant with the machine”. Although experts say that this technology cannot replace real trees, but it can definitely become a great helpful option in polluted cities.
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What is algae tree?
It may seem like a normal tree after hearing its name, but actually Algae Tree is a hi-tech machine. It looks like a transparent tank, inside which is filled with water and micro algae. This micro algae is the most important part of this entire technology. This machine sucks in the surrounding air and then converts carbon dioxide into oxygen with the help of micro algae and photo-bioreactor technology. If understood in simple language, it is a kind of “mini air cleaner”, which uses natural processes in a fast and controlled manner through technology.
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Claims to have the effect of 25 trees
According to reports, an algae tree can absorb about 1.5 tons of carbon dioxide in a year. Scientists claim that its capacity is considered to be equal to about 20 to 25 big trees. This is why environmental experts are calling it a gamechanger technology for urban areas. Especially in those cities where planting trees on a large scale has become difficult due to lack of space.
How does this technology work?
Algae Tree is based on photo-bioreactor technology. The micro algae present in it convert carbon dioxide into oxygen using sunlight. This process is similar to the photosynthesis that occurs in natural trees, but it is done in a more controlled manner through machines. Apart from this, this technology also helps in filtering the dust and small pollutant particles present in the air. That means it not only produces oxygen, but also works to improve the quality of air.
Algae tree runs on solar energy
A special thing about this machine is that it is based on solar energy. Solar panels have been installed on it, which provide electricity to the pump, sensor and LED system. This machine can work even at night with the help of battery backup and LED light. Due to this, its energy consumption is significantly reduced and it is being considered as an environment-friendly technology.
At which places can it be installed?
Experts believe that algae tree can prove to be very useful especially in crowded and highly polluted areas. It can be installed at places like bus stand, railway station, market, park, mall and traffic signals. In big cities where there is not enough space left for greenery, this technology can help in improving air quality.
Can it replace real trees?
Although there is a lot of enthusiasm about algae trees, environmental experts clearly say that it cannot be a substitute for real trees. Natural trees not only provide oxygen, but also protect the soil, regulate temperature, provide shade and maintain biodiversity. In such a situation, algae trees are being seen as a supportive technology and not as an alternative to natural trees.
Technology can become the new identity of future cities
In many countries of the world including India, work is now going on at a rapid pace on smart and sustainable city models. In such a situation, technologies like algae tree can become an important part of urban development in the future. Its introduction in Bhopal is being considered an experimental but important step. If its results are positive, then the use of this technology may increase in other big cities of the country in the coming years.
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