Biofouling and Biodeterioration in the Renewable Energy Industry

Summary:

Biofouling and biodeterioration can impair components of renewable energy technologies, including geothermal power, terrestrial photovoltaic systems, and offshore renewable energy systems. This white paper details how molecular monitoring with analyses like qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing can be used to support risk assessments, identify changing microbial conditions, and evaluate control measures.