1-ha microalgal plant based on novel photobioreactor design has NER of 3.0.• Integrated PV module produces energy excess to requirements for plant operation.• NER for novel photobioreactor comparable to agricultural biofuel crops.• Spectral selection and PV technologies result in standalone operation.• Novel photobioreactor offers energy and water sustainable production of microalgae.
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