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Solaris has a high yield of oil and biomass compared to conventional crops. The seed oil can be used for biodiesel production or for biojet, a biobased kerosene replacement for the aviation industry. The biomass is suitable for biogas fermentation.

Solaris can increase sustainability as a local source of protein for animal feed. After pressing the oil, a protein rich seedcake is left. Trials and certification processes are ongoing for seedcake and ensilaged Solaris biomass as feed for chickens and ruminants.

The demand for sustainable plant protein increases worldwide. Sunchem investigates the production of leaf protein extract from Solaris. This extract has an optimal nutritional profile and contains Rubisco, a protein with promising functionality as ingredient.

Biopharmaceuticals are costly due to expensive production in sterile systems. Biopharming uses plants to produce pharmaceutical proteins faster and cheaper. Solaris has benefits over other tobacco varieties as a biopharming platform.