The Isla Huar salmon farm in Chile's Los Lagos region recently commissioned the country's first floating solar power system, setting a new benchmark for clean energy applications in aquaculture. Developed by the Chilean subsidiary of Norway's Alotta AS, the project utilizes Ocean Sun's patented membrane-based technology and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 350 tons annually—equivalent to the environmental benefits of planting 14,000 trees.

The system can meet 50% of the farm's energy needs, with surplus electricity stored in accompanying batteries. Ricardo Gantenbein, Marine Production Manager at Mowi Chile, stated, "This innovation marks a significant milestone in our journey toward sustainable operations." System integrator AKVA Group and energy storage provider Fjord Maritime collaborated to ensure stable system performance.

Kari-Elin Hildre, General Manager of Alotta Energy Chile, explained that the technology has already been successfully validated at salmon farms in northern Norway and is particularly suited for off-grid areas. Compared to traditional diesel power generation, it offers advantages such as lower noise and zero emissions. Notably, in February this year, the company also built the world's northernmost floating solar power station in Norway.

This innovative solution provides a replicable clean energy model for high-energy-consumption aquaculture, marking a breakthrough in renewable energy applications for the industry. With the project's successful operation, it is expected to be expanded in Chile and other regions, driving the global aquaculture industry toward greener practices.(This article is from the official website of Seetao www.seetao.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Please indicate the source as Seetao + the original link when reprinting.)Editor: Wu Juan, Strategic Column, Seetao.com