Hopefully, they will continue the development of the algae oil source. The vertical farms take little room, the algae is fast growing and produces the most oil for time/area. I don't feel like it would take a lot of research to really develop this.
Of course, like all other energy sources, it is not the total answer, just a part. Every little bit helps.
And I also agree with FI on the food issue. That is why I think using corn for ethanol is a really stupid idea (among other reasons....)