VIASPACE Inc. engages in the renewable energy business in the United States and internationally. It develops Giant King Grass (GKG), a biomass and energy crop. The company’s GKG is proprietary perennial grass to produce non-food; low-carbon liquid biofuels for transportation; and coal in electricity-generating power plants. The company also provides raw material for cellulosic biofuels; develops and markets fuel cartridges, products and technology for methanol fuel cells; markets rechargeable lithium-ion batteries; and is developing security-related monitoring and detection technology and systems for military/defense and commercial applications. In addition, the company offers animal feed for dairy cows, cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry and fish. VIASPACE Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Santa Cruz, California.