Aquaculture

Using Solar

in Aquaculture

Open pond aquaculture has been the traditional farming method, but its use is greatly limited by environmental conditions and regulations. Indoor Aquaculture with water re-circulation offers many advantages:

  • Environmental control
  • Water conservation
  • Protecting fish from predators
  • Protecting fish from diseases carried by wild fish

However, re-circulation aquaculture has a high energy cost since the water must be kept in constant motion to supply oxygen and remove waste.

Re-circulation aquaculture normally uses centrifugal pumps, but air lift pumps can reduce energy costs by up to 35% in low-head systems, while also having lower upfront costs. Other than saving energy, an air lift pump performs useful functions like aeration, carbon dioxide removal, and foam fractionation.

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Aquaculture

To further enhance the energy efficiency of re-circulation aquaculture, solar energy can be utilized to power the air lift pumps. With the advancements in solar technology, the use of solar panels to power air lift pumps has become more feasible and cost-effective. The energy generated by the solar panels can be stored in batteries for use during times when sunlight is not available, thus ensuring a continuous and reliable power supply for lighting heating and air condition as needed.

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Adapting solar energy can increase energy independence and minimizing the carbon footprint of the industry. Incorporating solar energy into re-circulation aquaculture systems can not only increase the efficiency of the method, but also contribute to a more sustainable future.

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